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P723 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,420 mi
Last recorded100,420 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 99,133 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 99,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,103 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 96,087 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,762 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 93,729 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,351 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,856 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 87,793 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 84,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 80,940 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,578 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Mar 2013 77,538 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,621 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 74,621 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,052 miles

rear suspension arm bushes split and deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,630 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,274 miles

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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P723 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P723 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 P723 XTC registered?

P723 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is P723 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P723 XTC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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