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P231 LKR

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,685 mi
Last recorded123,685 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 LKR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 123,685 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 118,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 113,304 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 108,169 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 101,798 miles

Offside front tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2007 101,798 miles

Offside front tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 99,325 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 93,253 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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P231 LKR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LKR, 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 P231 LKR registered?

P231 LKR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P231 LKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 LKR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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