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P138 KEY

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,520 mi
Last recorded94,520 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 KEY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 94,520 miles

signs of corrosion on all suspension parts

Pass 31 Oct 2022 94,508 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 94,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 91,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,387 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 82,387 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 69,775 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,229 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,041 miles

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

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

covers over sills

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,432 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 50,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,988 miles

Drivers outside door handle insecure

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 8 Dec 2015 46,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Drivers outside door handle insecure

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 May 2014 46,948 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 46,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,868 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 45,843 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,924 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,353 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 41,588 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,566 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 37,406 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,521 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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P138 KEY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P138 KEY, 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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P138 KEY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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