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P768 XWS

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,746 mi
Last recorded56,746 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 XWS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,746 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,679 miles

under side of car Corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,554 miles

Front both front wheel hubs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,210 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,134 miles

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

vehicle general condition slighly corroded and rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,944 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 55,942 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,569 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,375 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,957 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,657 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,266 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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P768 XWS is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P768 XWS, 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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P768 XWS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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