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R118 KUB

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,470 mi
Last recorded73,470 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 KUB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 71,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 71,347 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high engine speed racing between 1000 & 2000 rpm (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch etc (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

nearside rear tyre cracking

corrosion underneath

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

brake pipes have corrosion

non standard suspension fitted (lowered)

sill covers fitted unable to see outer sills

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,199 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 69,195 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 64,468 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Offside rear light lens steamed up

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 64,468 miles

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

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

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Offside rear light lens steamed up

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,337 miles

All exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 62,337 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,249 miles

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

Front brake pads approx 3mm

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

Offside front headlamp slightly loose

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

Various stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 45,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,606 miles

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

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

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Nov 2008 30,983 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces slightly corroded

Both rear tyres starting to age/perish

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre deteriorated and low on pressure

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,983 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces slightly corroded

Both rear tyres starting to age/perish

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre deteriorated and low on pressure

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,052 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 20,579 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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R118 KUB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R118 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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R118 KUB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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