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P196 KKL

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,204 mi
Last recorded98,204 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 KKL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 98,204 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 91,849 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 81,874 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,605 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 74,605 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,352 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 71,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,328 miles

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

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

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

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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P196 KKL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P196 KKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P196 KKL registered?

P196 KKL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P196 KKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 KKL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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