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R144 MRE

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,676 mi
Last recorded111,676 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 MRE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 111,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres worn on edge

chassis floors front and rear panel corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2012 99,167 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

osf tyre on 1.6

osr tyre cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2012 99,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

osf tyre on 1.6

osr tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2011 95,768 miles

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

ns mirror has temp repair

window tint

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,694 miles

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

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

back box to centre pipe clamp missing

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 81,105 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 81,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,494 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 76,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,945 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 71,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 67,673 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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R144 MRE is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R144 MRE, 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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R144 MRE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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