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P756 XUM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,193 mi
Last recorded133,193 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP756 XUM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 133,193 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 115,573 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 115,573 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2011 106,191 miles

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

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

rear services and parking required adjustment

Fail 25 May 2011 106,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 99,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 99,123 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2009 88,568 miles
Fail 10 May 2009 88,568 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2008 80,543 miles

both outer sill covered with trims

Fail 9 May 2008 80,506 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sill covered with trims

Pass 9 May 2007 74,149 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 74,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2006 68,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2006 68,176 miles

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

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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P756 XUM 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 53.3%.

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 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 P756 XUM, 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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P756 XUM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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