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M383 SGU

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,719 mi
Last recorded166,719 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 SGU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 166,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear under-floor/sill rusted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 165,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 165,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 164,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 164,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 163,689 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 163,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 162,618 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 160,612 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 160,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 159,316 miles

o/s front tyre poor

Fail 8 Sep 2008 159,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s front tyre poor

Pass 20 Sep 2007 158,988 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 158,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 156,540 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 156,442 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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M383 SGU is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 M383 SGU, 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 M383 SGU registered?

M383 SGU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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