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R151 SPX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,661 mi
Last recorded123,661 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 SPX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 123,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 122,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,991 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 109,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section has surface corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,839 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 108,839 miles

Braking system leaking NSR caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 106,294 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 104,389 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 104,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 77,880 miles

Inner Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 76,048 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 76,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 71,692 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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R151 SPX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R151 SPX, 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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R151 SPX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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