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R137 MMO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,852 mi
Last recorded70,852 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 MMO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe to Mid Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,494 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,493 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,406 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 58,402 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe after cat (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,305 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 56,302 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,585 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,378 miles

FRONT EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,117 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,684 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 39,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,491 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 35,401 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,771 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,345 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 MMO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MMO, 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 MMO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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