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P259 KDM

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,454 mi
Last recorded76,454 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 KDM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 76,454 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,330 miles

Offside Front brake pad starting to wear low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,343 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,080 miles

plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 26 Feb 2018 52,072 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,574 miles

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

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

service brake has only just meet the minimum performance

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,870 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 41,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,954 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,856 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,614 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 33,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,807 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,657 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,546 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,672 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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P259 KDM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P259 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P259 KDM registered?

P259 KDM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P259 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 KDM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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