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P862 XAA

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,052 mi
Last recorded85,052 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 XAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,584 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,241 miles

os headlight just ok

Fail 27 Feb 2010 80,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,370 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 74,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 70,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 70,486 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,971 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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P862 XAA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P862 XAA, 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 P862 XAA registered?

P862 XAA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P862 XAA safe to buy?

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