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P978 KTS

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,484 mi
Last recorded113,484 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 KTS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 113,484 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 100,456 miles

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

nearside and offrside outer sills side skirts fitted unable to test for corrosion

nearside and offside front chassis started to corrode

offside front wing corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2011 100,456 miles

nearside and offrside outer sills side skirts fitted unable to test for corrosion

nearside and offside front chassis started to corrode

offside front wing corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2010 89,577 miles

nearside and offside jacking points corroded

nearside and offside sills plastic side skirts fitted unable to test for corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,730 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 82,730 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2009 82,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 75,682 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 74,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 74,803 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 73,100 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 73,100 miles

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

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

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

middle exhaust corroded

n/s/front tyre scrubbing outside edge

o/s/front tyre devoid of tread inside edge

o/s/front wheel slightly binding

slight play n/s steering rack

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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P978 KTS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P978 KTS, 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 P978 KTS registered?

P978 KTS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P978 KTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 KTS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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