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P74 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,456 mi
Last recorded120,456 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 120,456 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 120,456 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 117,983 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 117,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 114,783 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 110,394 miles

Highline brake light out

OSF tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 May 2018 110,390 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Highline brake light out

OSF tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,425 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 97,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 86,092 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,381 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,424 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 65,013 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,164 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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P74 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P74 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 P74 XTC registered?

P74 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is P74 XTC safe to buy?

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