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P894 XHU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,067 mi
Last recorded120,067 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 XHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 120,067 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 120,066 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 120,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

advise front disc warped

advise nearside rear centre trailing arm bush badly split

advise rear drum warped

Pass 21 Jun 2006 111,456 miles

advise corrosion to offside rear qyarter panel not to excess

advise front brakes worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2006 111,456 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise corrosion to offside rear qyarter panel not to excess

advise front brakes worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P894 XHU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P894 XHU, 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 P894 XHU registered?

P894 XHU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P894 XHU safe to buy?

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