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P421 KBL

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,551 mi
Last recorded82,551 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 KBL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 81,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 78,582 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached NSF bumper slightly loose but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear indicator bulb starting to show white

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear indicator bulb starting to show white

Pass 15 May 2023 75,757 miles

2 front seals has slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 72,463 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 72,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 70,073 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 68,953 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 68,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 66,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 64,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,573 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,978 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 53,730 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,148 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 49,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,296 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,347 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 41,418 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 39,700 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 37,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 35,591 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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P421 KBL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 P421 KBL, 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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P421 KBL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P421 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P421 KBL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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