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P183 MKN

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,374 mi
Last recorded121,374 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 MKN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 121,374 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2016 121,374 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2015 117,488 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 113,954 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 107,728 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 107,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust sectionc corroded and weak

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 103,505 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 103,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,135 miles

Oil leak

rear arm bush split

slight rust

Pass 7 Feb 2009 83,381 miles

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

brake fluid level near minimum

Pass 4 Feb 2008 75,990 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 75,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 68,714 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 68,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 60,635 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 MKN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P183 MKN, 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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P183 MKN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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