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P139 KRV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,810 mi
Last recorded145,810 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 KRV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 145,810 miles

spare wheel fitted to nsr\injuries in screen\osf tyre inner tread wear\brake pipes corroding\repair to ns mirror\security of rear bumper

Fail 8 Jul 2009 145,810 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

spare wheel fitted to nsr\injuries in screen\osf tyre inner tread wear\brake pipes corroding\repair to ns mirror\security of rear bumper

Pass 11 Jul 2008 142,646 miles

petrol cap seal\injuries in windscreen\security of rear bumper\corrosion in arches\damage to vehicle\drivers window operation

Fail 11 Jul 2008 142,644 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

petrol cap seal\injuries in windscreen\security of rear bumper\corrosion in arches\damage to vehicle\drivers window operation

Pass 4 Jul 2007 138,341 miles

as on original

Fail 4 Jul 2007 138,341 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both rear trailing arm bushes

drivers window operation

general vehicle condition

nsr spare wheel fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2006 131,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 131,117 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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P139 KRV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 P139 KRV, 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 P139 KRV registered?

P139 KRV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P139 KRV safe to buy?

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