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MHS 201

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,075 mi
Last recorded80,075 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHS 201
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2014 80,075 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear disc corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 76,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear disc rushy

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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MHS 201 is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MHS 201, 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 MHS 201 registered?

MHS 201 is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is MHS 201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHS 201 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MHS 201 have outstanding finance?

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