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P957 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,430 mi
Last recorded119,430 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 119,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 119,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 111,390 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s headlamp aim slightly high, adjuster broken.air bag warning lamp on.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 111,390 miles

n/s headlamp aim slightly high, adjuster broken.air bag warning lamp on.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 104,949 miles

airbag warning light on

chip in windscreen

corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 30 Mar 2006 93,525 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 93,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

chips in screen

Fail 28 Mar 2006 93,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs below minimum thickness

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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P957 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P957 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P957 XTC registered?

P957 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P957 XTC safe to buy?

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