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R132 XKX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,122 mi
Last recorded57,122 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 XKX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 57,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 54,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing un evenly on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 54,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing un evenly on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 54,789 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,376 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,616 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,572 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 49,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 49,223 miles

Both Rear Tyres In Poor Condition

Fail 5 Jun 2015 49,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Rear Tyres In Poor Condition

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,696 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 48,696 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,776 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,268 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,627 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 40,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,075 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,064 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 XKX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R132 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

R132 XKX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R132 XKX safe to buy?

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