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R136 BRP

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,558 mi
Last recorded107,558 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 BRP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 107,558 miles

Corrosion under the veichle

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,215 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,319 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 84,443 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 84,443 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 81,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 81,545 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 79,424 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,424 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 78,206 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

o/s/f wiper blade split on end but does not affect view of road.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,557 miles

O/S/R Radius arm bush de-bonded.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 74,424 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Radius arm bush de-bonded.

O/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 8 May 2009 67,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,643 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 65,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,382 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 62,382 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,771 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,721 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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R136 BRP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R136 BRP, 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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R136 BRP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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