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R131 VNT

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,320 mi
Last recorded54,320 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 VNT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some surface rusting of under floor both sides at front

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,464 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 May 2016 43,277 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 43,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,802 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 37,695 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 37,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 35,547 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,237 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,706 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,890 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

os and ns floor corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 28,958 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,128 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 24,741 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 20,819 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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R131 VNT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R131 VNT, 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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R131 VNT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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