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R134 SPX

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,880 mi
Last recorded82,880 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 SPX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 82,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,933 miles

body corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front reg plate damaged

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 73,933 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sill's (2.4.A.3)

body corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front reg plate damaged

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,079 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,271 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 61,271 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,328 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,625 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 39,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,139 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,255 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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R134 SPX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R134 SPX, 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 R134 SPX registered?

R134 SPX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R134 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 SPX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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