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P183 KSW

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,895 mi
Last recorded94,895 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 KSW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 94,895 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 94,860 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 94,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,221 miles

Nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,008 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 71,991 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,332 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,263 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,484 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,597 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

back suspention bushes deterated

Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,743 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,832 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,820 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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P183 KSW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P183 KSW, 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 P183 KSW registered?

P183 KSW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P183 KSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P183 KSW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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