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P157 KDM

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,245 mi
Last recorded82,245 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 KDM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,245 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 82,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 77,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,829 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 66,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,329 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,972 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 58,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 46,216 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 46,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P157 KDM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P157 KDM, 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 P157 KDM registered?

P157 KDM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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