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P509 KWB

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,904 mi
Last recorded121,904 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 KWB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 121,904 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 119,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 115,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 108,577 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 108,561 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2011 104,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,085 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 96,085 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 90,490 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 84,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 78,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,900 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 64,649 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 64,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P509 KWB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P509 KWB, 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 P509 KWB registered?

P509 KWB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P509 KWB safe to buy?

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