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P652 LKU

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,606 mi
Last recorded92,606 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 LKU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 92,606 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 90,019 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 86,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,478 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 79,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,599 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,078 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,152 miles

both sides rear suspension trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,104 miles

both sides rear trailing arm bushes cracking/perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,610 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 45,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,329 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 37,172 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,746 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,347 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 11,341 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,314 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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P652 LKU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P652 LKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P652 LKU registered?

P652 LKU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P652 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P652 LKU shows 18 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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