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P482 KOF

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,412 mi
Last recorded106,412 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 KOF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 106,412 miles

Centre rear brake light not working

Rear nearside side light strength low

Rear swinging arm bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 100,367 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 100,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 92,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,951 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,246 miles

n/s plus o/s rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 13 Mar 2008 67,675 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 58,442 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 57,850 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 57,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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P482 KOF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P482 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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What year was P482 KOF registered?

P482 KOF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P482 KOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P482 KOF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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