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P980 KWB

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,758 mi
Last recorded71,758 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 KWB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 71,758 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,031 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2008 66,031 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,415 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes becoming corroded in general

front suspension bushes becoming worn in general but no exssive movment

Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 61,120 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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P980 KWB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P980 KWB, 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 P980 KWB registered?

P980 KWB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P980 KWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 KWB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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