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R137 GBV

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,687 mi
Last recorded87,687 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 GBV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,687 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 87,577 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,057 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 81,643 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,643 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,004 miles

all brake pipes slightly rusty

front o/s seat slightly insucure

Fail 2 Oct 2012 79,004 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake pipes slightly rusty

front o/s seat slightly insucure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,986 miles

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

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

play in drivers seat mechanisam

Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,986 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

play in drivers seat mechanisam

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,868 miles

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

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

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

play in drivers seat mechanisam

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,653 miles

driver seat mechanism worn

nearside rear tyre cuts in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2008 70,033 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,801 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear trailing arm bushes deteroirated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 59,153 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 GBV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green 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 R137 GBV, 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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R137 GBV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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