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R105 OGT

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,876 mi
Last recorded135,876 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 OGT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 135,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,820 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre is perished/cracked.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamps dip-beam image weak.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side front screen washer dosen't provide enough fluid to clear the screen.

off side front tyre is perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and deep splits.

Fail 6 Sep 2014 117,803 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamps dip-beam image weak.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side front screen washer dosen't provide enough fluid to clear the screen.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows a slight bulge.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and deep splits.

Pass 20 May 2013 102,819 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 80,334 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 76,152 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 76,152 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 75,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,176 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 67,931 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 67,740 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle over heating

Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,242 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 63,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to off side rear seat Not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

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

Off side front mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

high level stop lamp innoperative

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 OGT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R105 OGT, 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 OGT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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