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P909 XOU

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,059 mi
Last recorded63,059 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 XOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,059 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,076 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 55,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 45,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,622 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,743 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,203 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,778 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,397 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,778 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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P909 XOU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P909 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 P909 XOU registered?

P909 XOU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is P909 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P909 XOU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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