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P86 SWX

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,982 mi
Last recorded67,982 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 SWX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,982 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,972 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 58,955 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,851 miles

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2015 48,922 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Tailgate struts weak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,922 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Tailgate struts weak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2014 39,509 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 39,509 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,417 miles

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter damp

Fail 9 Jan 2012 39,417 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter damp

Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,240 miles

Offside front outer cv boot damp

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,821 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,929 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 36,929 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,510 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 35,510 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2006 33,540 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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P86 SWX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P86 SWX, 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 P86 SWX registered?

P86 SWX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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