MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damage (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s seat runner worn
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s seat runner worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Front discs slighytly worn
Front wipers slighty smear
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F side light slightly dim
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear axle bushes splitting
offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
Both track rod ends have play
battery furred up around terminals indicating a small leak of acid
nearside front tyre getting low
offside front tyre very low on inside edge
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)
steering rack damp
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
steering rack damp
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
bodywork damage to tailegate
front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bodywork damage to tailegate
front number plate damaged
nail in tyre
{front number plate damaged) †(nearside rear light lens damaged)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R131 BRP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R131 BRP, 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 R131 BRP registered?
R131 BRP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R131 BRP safe to buy?
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