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P956 KCA

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,291 mi
Last recorded55,291 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 KCA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 55,291 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 55,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre rear seat belt not present

exhaust middle to rear joint blowing

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear radius arms isolator bushes split

slight play in nearside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,696 miles

play in nearside front steering rack knuckle joint

rear trailing arms isolator bushes splitting

Fail 18 Mar 2009 52,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

play in nearside front steering rack knuckle joint

rear trailing arms isolator bushes splitting

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,580 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 50,580 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,487 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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P956 KCA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P956 KCA, 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 P956 KCA registered?

P956 KCA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P956 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 KCA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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