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R113 XGV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

73,594 mi
Last recorded73,594 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 XGV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 73,593 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,237 miles

Front Number plate damage

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover has a minor split just acceptable

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking perishing

Rear Number plate backing peeling off

Fail 7 Nov 2019 73,237 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Number plate damage

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover has a minor split just acceptable

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking perishing

Rear Number plate backing peeling off

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,405 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,741 miles

centre stop lamp not working

front number plate damaged & only just acceptable

Fail 4 Oct 2017 71,699 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

centre stop lamp not working

front number plate damaged & only just acceptable

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,092 miles

centre stop lamp not working

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,092 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

centre stop lamp not working

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2014 69,322 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,527 miles

centre stop lamp not working

front number plate damaged

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,538 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,477 miles

centre stop light not working

front number plate cracked/deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorated(n/s/r just acceptable)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 66,477 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

front number plate cracked/deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorated(n/s/r just acceptable)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,777 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorated/split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,152 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 65,148 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,455 miles

n/s/r tyre poor condition

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2008 64,455 miles

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

n/s/r tyre poor condition

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2007 63,705 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 63,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,629 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 62,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2005 61,625 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 61,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

bind offside rear wheel

rear tail pipe deteriorated

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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R113 XGV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R113 XGV, 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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R113 XGV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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