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P642 KKN

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,848 mi
Last recorded154,848 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 KKN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 154,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,788 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 144,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 142,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 142,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2018 138,997 miles

n/s/f floor/out rigger corroding

n/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm

o/s dip beam patten poor

Fail 23 Jan 2018 138,997 miles

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

n/s/f floor/out rigger corroding

n/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm

o/s dip beam patten poor

Pass 18 Jan 2017 133,674 miles

both dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention)

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 30 Dec 2015 127,602 miles

O/s/f tyre low tread depth.

O/s/r wheel starting to bind.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 121,308 miles

Front steering track rod end gaitors and steering rack gaitors starting to crack/perish.

Front swivel joint gaitors starting to crack/perish.

Rear (main) suspenion arm bushes starting to crack/perish.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,916 miles

N/s/r main axle bush starting to perish/crack.

N/s/r wheel starting to bind.

O/s/f lower swivel joint boot has slight cut, not loosing any greese.

Pass 30 Dec 2012 110,456 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 93,827 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 93,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 76,735 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 62,422 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2009 62,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2008 48,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 30 Dec 2008 48,084 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,753 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 37,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 34,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,165 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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P642 KKN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P642 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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P642 KKN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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