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P721 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,944 mi
Last recorded45,944 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,013 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 44,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,958 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2013 39,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 39,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,672 miles

n/s front and n/s rear inner wheel rim damaged

n/s front tyre low on tread worn on edges

stone chips in windscreen

travel on handbrake

Fail 13 Feb 2012 37,672 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front and n/s rear inner wheel rim damaged

n/s front tyre low on tread worn on edges

stone chips in windscreen

travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,222 miles

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bush split

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2011 33,222 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s rear brake slight binding on

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bush split

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

odd wheel rim fitted o/s rear

Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,203 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Feb 2008 12,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 12,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 5,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack end o/s

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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P721 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P721 XTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P721 XTC registered?

P721 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P721 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P721 XTC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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