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P699 LKO

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,353 mi
Last recorded187,353 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 LKO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 187,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front chasis

exhaust has a minor leak

gearbox mount defective

offside front door handle stiff (not affecting operation)

slight play in both offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

welding repairs covered in undersill

Fail 22 Jun 2012 87,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front chasis

exhaust has a minor leak

gearbox mount defective

slight play in both offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Jul 2011 177,296 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill panels and rear wheel arches

front number plate cracked

sill panels have covers on them

Pass 19 Jul 2010 165,286 miles

sill panel have covers on them

Fail 19 Jul 2010 165,286 miles

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

sill panel have covers on them

Pass 5 Nov 2008 151,860 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 151,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise. . .on driving vehical into mot centre.. there is a knocking noise front supension area... but no fault found at time test...

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 127,760 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 111,027 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 110,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P699 LKO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc 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 P699 LKO, 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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P699 LKO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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