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P656 SKX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,035 mi
Last recorded135,035 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 SKX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear seats both have child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of any of the rear seat belts

Fail 3 Apr 2013 135,012 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear seats both have child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of any of the rear seat belts

Pass 28 Feb 2012 120,363 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 119,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 119,495 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 116,000 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 115,994 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 115,856 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 112,656 miles

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 112,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 110,032 miles

cant see inner rear brake pads

Pass 10 Feb 2007 108,361 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 108,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 104,373 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 104,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P656 SKX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P656 SKX, 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 P656 SKX registered?

P656 SKX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P656 SKX safe to buy?

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