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R137 BBK

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,281 mi
Last recorded119,281 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 BBK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 119,281 miles

rear wheel bearing slight play

slight exhaust blow on joint

Pass 24 May 2010 110,168 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 110,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 May 2009 89,318 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 89,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 83,542 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 83,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 67,663 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,103 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 46,663 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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R137 BBK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R137 BBK, 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 R137 BBK registered?

R137 BBK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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