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P186 NKN

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,491 mi
Last recorded134,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 NKN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 134,491 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 134,471 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole next to Jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 133,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 133,023 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 130,122 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 126,218 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 122,283 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 119,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 115,208 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 115,208 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 111,280 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 106,938 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 106,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 101,689 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 96,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,532 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 89,532 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,384 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 82,384 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 76,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror casing broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2008 76,436 miles

nearside door mirror casing broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2007 69,865 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,885 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 62,885 miles

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

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

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

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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P186 NKN is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P186 NKN, 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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P186 NKN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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