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R125 SLM

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,026 mi
Last recorded100,026 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 SLM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 100,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 92,810 miles

ADVISE[ ALL road tyers.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,810 miles

ADVISE[ ALL road tyers.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 84,004 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,004 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,340 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

car is a total loss

Fail 1 Jun 2013 76,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

car is a total loss

Pass 22 May 2012 69,281 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

nearside door mirror housing damage

offside front door damage

offside front window not working

offside rear door damage

offside rear wing damage

tail gate damage

Fail 21 May 2012 69,281 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

nearside door mirror housing damage

offside front door damage

offside front window not working

offside rear door damage

offside rear wing damage

tail gate damage

Pass 27 Nov 2010 157,879 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 157,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,444 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 45,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,273 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,167 miles

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 28 Jan 2009 32,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 28 Jan 2008 26,056 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,056 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,009 miles

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

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

both side front tyre wear and outer wall started cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2006 16,610 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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R125 SLM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R125 SLM, 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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R125 SLM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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