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P172 KJA

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,426 mi
Last recorded117,426 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 KJA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 117,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 109,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 100,719 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 93,350 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 84,608 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 73,656 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,094 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 63,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P172 KJA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P172 KJA, 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 P172 KJA registered?

P172 KJA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P172 KJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 KJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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