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R127 GBV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,612 mi
Last recorded70,612 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 GBV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,380 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f floor

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,587 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to exhaust

perishing to n/s/r tyre

strong advise splitting to n/s/r o/s/r trayling arm bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,519 miles

nearside and offside trailing arm bushes deteriorated no excessive movement

offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,208 miles

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

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

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

Slight play front hub/steering area

Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,818 miles

corrosion on underbody components

Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,776 miles

both o/s and n/s front brake ferrules slightly corroded

both o/s and n/s rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

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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R127 GBV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R127 GBV, 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 R127 GBV registered?

R127 GBV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R127 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 GBV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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