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P976 KCA

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,479 mi
Last recorded92,479 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 KCA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 92,479 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 92,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,563 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 73,659 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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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P976 KCA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P976 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 P976 KCA registered?

P976 KCA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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