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P897 LKK

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,253 mi
Last recorded35,253 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 LKK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 35,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 27,010 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 27,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 23,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 18,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 18,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 18,326 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 18,264 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tyre wall perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre wall perished

Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,707 miles

Offside front tyre has perished.

Offside rear tyre has perished.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,383 miles

O/S/F Tyrewall Perished

O/S/R Tyrewall Perished

Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,851 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,420 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,932 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,204 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 13,630 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres slightly perished on outer side walls.

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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P897 LKK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P897 LKK, 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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P897 LKK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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