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R104 VJW

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,955 mi
Last recorded101,955 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 VJW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,955 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 95,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,123 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,866 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,314 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 88,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,748 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,266 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 77,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,346 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 65,470 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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R104 VJW is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R104 VJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R104 VJW registered?

R104 VJW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R104 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 VJW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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