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P687 SKX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,121 mi
Last recorded148,121 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 SKX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2012 148,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 146,689 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 144,622 miles

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

osf brake binding

Fail 26 Jan 2010 144,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

osf brake binding

Pass 28 Jan 2009 141,881 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 141,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 139,323 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 136,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 133,518 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 133,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P687 SKX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P687 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 P687 SKX registered?

P687 SKX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P687 SKX safe to buy?

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