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P990 XTC

1971 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,809 mi
Last recorded100,809 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 Honda Civic88,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2012 100,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r lens cracked.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 100,809 miles

o/s/r lens cracked.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 98,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres aged & cracking.

o/s/r indicator lens cracked.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 98,905 miles

both rear tyres aged & cracking.

o/s/r indicator lens cracked.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes discs; scored

o/s/f inner c.v gaitor; split/torn

o/s/f tyre; inner tread wear

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2010 94,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes discs; scored

o/s/f inner c.v gaitor; split/torn

o/s/f tyre; inner tread wear

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 91,377 miles

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

cracks to off side tyre inner wall

Fail 23 Jul 2008 85,353 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 82,861 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,967 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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P990 XTC is a 1971 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 88,786 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 P990 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 55 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P990 XTC registered?

P990 XTC is a 1971 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P990 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P990 XTC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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