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P468 KOF

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,635 mi
Last recorded124,635 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 KOF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 124,635 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 121,471 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 112,609 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 104,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 99,604 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 160,645 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2018 155,975 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 52,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,948 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit.

n/s and o/s outer cv gaitors leaking grease from small securing clip.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 34,948 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit.

n/s and o/s outer cv gaitors leaking grease from small securing clip.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 28,641 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 78,582 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,451 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 28,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 28,114 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 28,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 27,595 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 27,595 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 26,772 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,612 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 24,360 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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P468 KOF is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P468 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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P468 KOF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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