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R124 NSR

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,819 mi
Last recorded80,819 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 NSR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,819 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 80,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 79,823 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,823 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,535 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 76,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,902 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 74,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,295 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 71,211 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 68,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 68,975 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 66,451 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 66,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills have plastic covers,

Pass 18 Aug 2006 64,288 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 64,286 miles

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

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

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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R124 NSR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R124 NSR, 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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What year was R124 NSR registered?

R124 NSR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R124 NSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 NSR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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