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R132 BAW

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,001 mi
Last recorded127,001 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 BAW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 127,001 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 127,001 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 123,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 123,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 May 2010 114,899 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 114,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 109,049 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 109,049 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 103,392 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 98,206 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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R132 BAW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R132 BAW, 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 R132 BAW registered?

R132 BAW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R132 BAW safe to buy?

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