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R107 KUB

1997 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,101 mi
Last recorded143,101 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 KUB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 143,101 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 126,393 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,279 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 126,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 120,929 miles

Offside Front Inner RACK END GAITOR DAMAGED

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 110,773 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 102,338 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 102,336 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,867 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,474 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 78,720 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

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

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

adjusted n/s headlamp aim

corrosion to n/s/f& o/s/f floor

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 2 Dec 2010 78,720 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

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

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

adjusted n/s headlamp aim

corrosion to n/s/f& o/s/f floor

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,021 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 76,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,118 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 74,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 72,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 69,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius 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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R107 KUB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R107 KUB, 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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R107 KUB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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