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P837 XOU

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,215 mi
Last recorded98,215 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 XOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 98,215 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 98,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,875 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 91,875 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,068 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,455 miles

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

outer sills covered

slight play offside steering [jacked up]

Fail 27 Jan 2010 79,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

outer sills covered

slight play offside steering [jacked up]

Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,436 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,320 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,004 miles

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

screw in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2006 60,272 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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P837 XOU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P837 XOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P837 XOU registered?

P837 XOU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is P837 XOU safe to buy?

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