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P231 KKL

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,432 mi
Last recorded90,432 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 KKL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,432 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 90,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,206 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 85,713 miles

Both Headlamps are a little cloudy

Exhaust system is rusty

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot is perishing

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

O/S/F Outer CV joint is noisey

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 85,708 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Headlamps are a little cloudy

Exhaust system is rusty

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot is perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,667 miles

Both Headlamps are a little cloudy

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has a slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm Rubber bush is badly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damage

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm Rubber bush is badly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,241 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 72,431 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 72,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 71,133 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated cracking (2.2.D.2d)

slight cracking to inner sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,889 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,559 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,545 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)

slight corrosion to top of offside door sill

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,290 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 59,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,869 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,139 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 46,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,185 miles

FRONT NO PLATE HAS SMALL CRACKS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,397 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,154 miles

front and rear tyres showing signs of deterioration Rear tyre wear 3mm

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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P231 KKL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P231 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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P231 KKL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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