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R133 SDP

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,960 mi
Last recorded79,960 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 SDP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 79,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 68,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,305 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,806 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 59,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,133 miles

both offside tyres 2mm inner edge

rear brake noise

Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,979 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,067 miles

front registration plate damaged

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

offside front cv gaiter deteriorating

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2006 47,067 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front registation plate damaged

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorating

offside rear lamp lens damaged

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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R133 SDP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R133 SDP, 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 R133 SDP registered?

R133 SDP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R133 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 SDP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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