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R134 XKX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,639 mi
Last recorded80,639 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 XKX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 80,639 miles

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

Nearside front side mirror cover slightly damage

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 80,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front side mirror cover slightly damage

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 80,411 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,894 miles

engine oil level too high & dirty.

nearside & offside front headlight lens faded (yellow)

nearside front windscreen area ssmall stone chip.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 77,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level too high & dirty.

found; offside rear parking brake low performance.

nearside & offside front headlight lens faded (yellow)

nearside front windscreen area ssmall stone chip.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,780 miles

engine oil level low.

found: offside rear paarking brake performance quite low.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 72,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,819 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 69,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked up quite alot !!!

nearside front headlight patten slightly faded !!

rear exhaust section corrode up excessivly on pipe area !!!

Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,351 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,116 miles

centre & rear exhaust section corrode on joint area ????

nearside & offside rear indicator light fades up 50% ?????

offside rear suspension trailing arm big bushe cracked & perished up quite alot ???

Fail 28 Nov 2008 67,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

centre & rear exhaust section corrode on joint area ????

nearside & offside rear indicator light fades up 50% ?????

offside rear suspension trailing arm big bushe cracked & perished up quite alot ???

Fail 13 Nov 2007 65,267 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 65,267 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 61,570 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 61,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XKX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R134 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 R134 XKX registered?

R134 XKX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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