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P885 KNA

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,070 mi
Last recorded128,070 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 KNA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 128,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 126,107 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 126,009 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 119,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 113,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 104,923 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 104,801 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 96,592 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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P885 KNA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P885 KNA, 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 P885 KNA registered?

P885 KNA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P885 KNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 KNA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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