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P604 KSW

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,883 mi
Last recorded135,883 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 KSW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 135,883 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 18 May 2012 134,066 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes greased at time of test

nearside front tyre perishing slightly

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

underside corroded in various places

Pass 19 May 2011 131,944 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 27 May 2010 111,987 miles

play in offside trackrod end

Pass 11 May 2009 97,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 85,329 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 72,575 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 72,575 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 59,064 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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P604 KSW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P604 KSW, 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 P604 KSW registered?

P604 KSW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P604 KSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P604 KSW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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