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G16 KER

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,140 mi
Last recorded76,140 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 KER
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,140 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,790 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 72,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,998 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,200 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 69,200 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,838 miles

Battery Ternimals Require Cleaning and Lubrication.

SRS Warning Lamp illuminated At Dashboard(At All Times).

Fail 27 Jun 2007 66,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery Ternimals Require Cleaning and Lubrication.

SRS Warning Lamp Illuminated At Dashboard(At All Times)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 65,133 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 662,327 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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G16 KER is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G16 KER, 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 G16 KER registered?

G16 KER is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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