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P896 HKO

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,101 mi
Last recorded158,101 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 HKO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 158,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 143,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advisery; nearside rear bumper damaged

advisery; small cut on tyre sidewall nearside front

Fail 10 Jul 2010 143,887 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advisery; nearside rear bumper damaged

advisery; small cut on tyre sidewall nearside front

Fail 5 Jul 2010 143,780 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 133,382 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 123,606 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 117,695 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 117,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 108,209 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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P896 HKO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P896 HKO, 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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P896 HKO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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