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P835 LKN

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,918 mi
Last recorded184,918 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 LKN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 184,918 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 184,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 171,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 155,928 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 55,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 138,328 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 138,328 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)

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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P835 LKN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P835 LKN, 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 P835 LKN registered?

P835 LKN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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