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P986 KYC

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 KYC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018

Central Rear Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted ( not excessive ) (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 136,488 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/ & n/s/front jacking point s corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper floors & inner sills corroded

o/s/rear outer wheel arch covered in gaffa tape

rear suspension beam & suspension components corroded

surface corrosion of front subframe

Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,853 miles

o/s/rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded

surface corrosion of complete underside ie: chassis & floors

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,117 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 97,780 miles

175/65/14 X 4

2 X REAR MAIN SUS BUSHES-MONITOR-PODOT

NSR TYRE

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

OSR TYRE IE WORN-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/5/14

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,780 miles

175/65/14 X 4

2 X REAR MAIN SUS BUSHES-MONITOR-PODOT

NSR TYRE

O/SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

OSR TYRE IE WORN-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/5/14

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,832 miles

175/65/14 X 4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVCERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/5/13

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,604 miles

175/65/14 X 4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/5/12

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

Fail 23 Apr 2011 67,952 miles

175/65/14 X4

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

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

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/5/11

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 23 Apr 2011 67,952 miles

175/65/14 X4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

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

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/5/11

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 4 May 2010 58,789 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 May 2009 54,985 miles

1/front no.plate damage

2/sill skirts fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 54,985 miles

1/front no.plate damage

2/sill skirts fitted

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

Pass 3 May 2008 50,226 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 42,547 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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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P986 KYC is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P986 KYC, 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 P986 KYC registered?

P986 KYC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P986 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P986 KYC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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