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P872 KJN

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,413 mi
Last recorded66,413 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 KJN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 66,413 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,143 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 60,659 miles

Central EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 60,659 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,020 miles

Both headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

Vehicle has plastic sill covers

Pass 15 Feb 2022 56,065 miles

Both headlights have cloudy lenses/slightly weak patterns

Vehicle has plastic sill covers

Fail 15 Feb 2022 56,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both headlights have cloudy lenses/slightly weak patterns

Vehicle has plastic sill covers

Pass 3 Feb 2021 54,757 miles

Both headlights have cloudy lenses/slightly weak patterns

Vehicle has plastic sill covers

Pass 10 Feb 2020 54,107 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 54,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r brake shows low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses cloudy and no patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriorated/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,096 miles

Offside Rear brake shows lower effort

both headlights have slightly weak patterns

Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,371 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 49,371 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 49,094 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,858 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 48,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,565 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,303 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 48,303 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,720 miles

both rear tyres wearing funny due to rear tracking out

offside rear wheel tracking out a long way you can tell by eye get adjusted asap

Pass 11 Feb 2012 46,838 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,018 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,942 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,862 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,550 miles

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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P872 KJN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P872 KJN, 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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P872 KJN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P872 KJN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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