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P281 LKJ

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,830 mi
Last recorded117,830 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 LKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 117,830 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs

rear wing area to sil surfaces rust

Fail 17 Aug 2011 117,830 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs

rear wing area to sil surfaces rust

Fail 11 Aug 2010 114,341 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 114,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 110,590 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 110,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 106,275 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 100,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 94,898 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 94,898 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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P281 LKJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P281 LKJ, 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 P281 LKJ registered?

P281 LKJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P281 LKJ safe to buy?

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