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P618 KSM

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,788 mi
Last recorded82,788 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 KSM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,525 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limmit 1.6-2mm

n/s/r door small window cracked

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm sidewall perishing and cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2009 80,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limmit 1.6-2mm

n/s/r door small window cracked

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm sidewall perishing and cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2008 77,462 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 176,121 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 176,121 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

high level stop lamp inop

rear tyres cracked but cords not exposed at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,617 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 60,495 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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P618 KSM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P618 KSM, 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 P618 KSM registered?

P618 KSM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 1997.

Is P618 KSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 KSM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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