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P744 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,002 mi
Last recorded178,002 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2015 178,002 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 178,002 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 May 2014 171,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 164,600 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 154,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side front tyre worn out (inner)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 154,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side front tyre worn out (inner)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 133,450 miles

centre brake light not working

front reg plate deteriorating

offside front and rear shock absorber slight leak

offside headlamp broken plastic mounting

Pass 17 May 2010 120,229 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 118,390 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 118,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 115,310 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 108,861 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 108,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes imbalance 24%

Pass 9 Jan 2007 100,086 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 89,119 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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P744 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P744 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 P744 XTC registered?

P744 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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