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P208 KDM

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,450 mi
Last recorded97,450 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 KDM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,450 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Prescribe areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner sills are covered

Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,472 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills & rear parts of chassis are slightly corroded

inner sills are covered

Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 93,243 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,839 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,997 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,365 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 73,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,249 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,248 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,453 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,185 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,783 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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P208 KDM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P208 KDM, 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 P208 KDM registered?

P208 KDM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P208 KDM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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