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R105 OCY

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,091 mi
Last recorded125,091 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 OCY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 125,091 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 124,054 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 120,273 miles

underside corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 115,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps distorted

offside & nearside front floor corroded.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 115,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps distorted

offside & nearside front floor corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,151 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n,s,f sill corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 111,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n,s,f sill corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,467 miles

n/s/f headlight starting to mist up

Fail 5 Nov 2012 106,467 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f headlight starting to mist up

Pass 12 Nov 2011 101,377 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 101,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 95,578 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,395 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 83,789 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 83,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Nov 2007 77,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 77,509 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,271 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 11 Nov 2005 66,297 miles

Rear radius arm bushes perishing and starting to split.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R105 OCY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R105 OCY, 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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R105 OCY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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