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P908 XOU

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,637 mi
Last recorded84,637 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 XOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,637 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,637 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,488 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,767 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,710 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 64,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,156 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,129 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 61,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,717 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 56,715 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,597 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,870 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 51,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,861 miles

child seat not fitted correctly

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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P908 XOU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P908 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.

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What year was P908 XOU registered?

P908 XOU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is P908 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P908 XOU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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