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P249 KOE

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,964 mi
Last recorded165,964 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 KOE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2014 165,964 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2014 165,964 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2013 159,716 miles

vehicle has body corrosion

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 159,716 miles

vehicle has body corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2012 153,158 miles

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

body showing signs off corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2012 153,158 miles

body showing signs off corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2011 151,851 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 151,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 149,657 miles

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

body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2009 142,869 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 142,869 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 135,023 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 135,023 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 126,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 126,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 116,958 miles

exhaust rear starting to corrode

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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P249 KOE is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P249 KOE, 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 P249 KOE registered?

P249 KOE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P249 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 KOE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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