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R140 OAE

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,408 mi
Last recorded151,408 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 OAE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 151,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 144,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 144,277 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 141,130 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 135,619 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 129,913 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 120,327 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 111,490 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 111,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 102,878 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 102,878 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 93,333 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Starting To Wear

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 93,333 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Starting To Wear

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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R140 OAE is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R140 OAE, 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 R140 OAE registered?

R140 OAE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R140 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 OAE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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