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P518 KKN

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,640 mi
Last recorded110,640 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 KKN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2009 110,640 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

SRS light displayed

Pass 7 May 2009 110,640 miles

SRS light displayed

Pass 10 Mar 2008 100,521 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Mar 2007 90,168 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 90,158 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 82,991 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 82,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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P518 KKN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P518 KKN, 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 P518 KKN registered?

P518 KKN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P518 KKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 KKN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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