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P617 KSP

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,514 mi
Last recorded132,514 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 KSP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 132,514 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 132,514 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 129,364 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 113,532 miles

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

both front steering arm slight play

Fail 7 Mar 2013 113,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both front steering arm slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2012 93,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 79,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,557 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,296 miles

bolt for o/s/f seat is not tight seat is not insecure

engine is hunting

front brake discs are corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes are perished and starting to split

rear brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2007 53,981 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,491 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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P617 KSP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P617 KSP, 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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P617 KSP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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