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P660 SKX

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,372 mi
Last recorded122,372 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 SKX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 122,372 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear seats and seat belts removed

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Oct 2014 122,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine oil over-filled

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear seats and seat belts removed

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,236 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 114,043 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 114,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

cover sills fitted

slight play on n/s/r drop link

Pass 9 Aug 2011 108,096 miles

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

advise rear seats and seat belts permenantly removed

Fail 8 Aug 2011 108,094 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise rear seats and seat belts permenantly removed

Pass 24 Mar 2010 103,247 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 95,188 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 95,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 81,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 65,188 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 65,166 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r recorded service brake efficiency slightly low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,197 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P660 SKX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P660 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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P660 SKX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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