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P434 KOF

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

66,314 mi
Last recorded66,314 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 KOF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,314 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion EITHER SIDE (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 66,314 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,287 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 62,195 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,616 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 59,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,683 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 57,649 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake performance very poor o/s/r & handbrake performance poor n/s/r

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,765 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,157 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 51,877 miles

Advise to swap tyres front to rear etc to even out the wear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,877 miles

Advise to swap tyres front to rear etc to even out the wear.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,379 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 48,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,962 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,160 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 47,160 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are perished

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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P434 KOF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P434 KOF, 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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P434 KOF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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