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P68 SWX

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,966 mi
Last recorded84,966 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 SWX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 84,966 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 84,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 71,861 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 71,861 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 65,251 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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P68 SWX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P68 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 P68 SWX registered?

P68 SWX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P68 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P68 SWX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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