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R148 SOK

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,401 mi
Last recorded102,401 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 SOK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,794 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 97,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,324 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,795 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 88,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,738 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,195 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,233 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,180 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,432 miles

both outer cv gaiters starting to crack

brake pads not visualy checked

sills not checked due to sill covers

steel brake and fuel lines starting to rust

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,110 miles

pads not checked

sills not checked - covered

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,741 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,995 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,432 miles

rear suspension trailing arm bushes starting to crack/perish

Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,014 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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R148 SOK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R148 SOK, 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 R148 SOK registered?

R148 SOK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R148 SOK safe to buy?

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