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L15 GWN

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,844 mi
Last recorded88,844 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 GWN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,844 miles

Rear BOTH SIDES , outer arches starting to corrode

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2021 83,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 75,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 75,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 75,583 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OIL LEVEL OVER FILLED!!!

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,711 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 72,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and end closure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end closure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant low

Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,752 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 63,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H4 (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,240 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,077 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,511 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,894 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,990 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,736 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 35,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,953 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,378 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,353 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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L15 GWN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L15 GWN, 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 L15 GWN registered?

L15 GWN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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