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P93 KDM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,536 mi
Last recorded88,536 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 KDM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 88,536 miles

beam patterns weak

brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

n/s c/v boot weeping

o/s steering has play

rear trailing arm bushes worn

underside rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,724 miles

slight play o/s steering

underside rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,565 miles

bodywork rusty o/s/r

underside rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2020 85,565 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

bodywork rusty o/s/r

underside rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,671 miles

n/s/f floor rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,305 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arms very rusty

nearside front floor corroded but not excessively

underside rusty in places

Fail 19 Apr 2018 78,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front suspension arms very rusty

nearside front floor corroded but not excessively

underside rusty in places

Pass 7 Mar 2017 76,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underside rusty in places

Fail 24 Feb 2017 76,307 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underside rusty in places

Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,841 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underside rusty in places

Fail 19 Feb 2016 74,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencers (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underside rusty in places

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,728 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 73,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,354 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 56,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,236 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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P93 KDM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P93 KDM, 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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P93 KDM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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