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P201 KKL

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,223 mi
Last recorded140,223 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 KKL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 140,223 miles

Battery insecure (will fail next year)

Engine management light stays on (will fail next year)

Handbrake needs attention/servicing

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake is binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiring and electronic component on floor in passenger footwell (will fail next year)

Fail 1 May 2012 140,001 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure (will fail next year)

Engine management light stays on (will fail next year)

Handbrake needs attention/servicing

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake is binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiring and electronic component on floor in passenger footwell (will fail next year)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 133,065 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre wall has slight damage

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 26 Apr 2010 125,649 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s window faulty

Fail 23 Apr 2010 125,482 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 111,464 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 103,814 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 98,397 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 92,371 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 92,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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P201 KKL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P201 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.

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P201 KKL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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