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L60 SSV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,699 mi
Last recorded112,699 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 SSV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 112,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2021 108,728 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,010 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 101,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 100,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 100,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,500 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 96,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak all (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,697 miles

Vehicle is lowered

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,105 miles

NSR tyre is cracked within the tread

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

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

Vehicle has been lowered

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,208 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,477 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,468 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,203 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,495 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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L60 SSV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L60 SSV, 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 L60 SSV registered?

L60 SSV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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