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P38 KSW

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,037 mi
Last recorded54,037 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 KSW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 54,037 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 54,015 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

service brake efficiency only just met, which is 50% rear brakes no locks out

Fail 29 Sep 2017 47,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

service brake efficiency only just met, which is 50% rear brakes no locks out

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,770 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 41,061 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 38,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,366 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 35,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,430 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 33,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,621 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,900 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 29,900 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,772 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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P38 KSW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P38 KSW, 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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P38 KSW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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