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R152 STA

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,236 mi
Last recorded65,236 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 STA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,236 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above covers and heat shields.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,214 miles

unable to test brake pipes where routed through plastic covers

unable to test outer sills due to plastice covers

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,283 miles

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above covers and fuel tank.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 57,281 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above covers and fuel tank.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

unable to test brake pipes where routed above fuel tank and heat shields

unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 4 Apr 2008 53,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

unable to test brake pipes where routed above fuel tank and heat shields

unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,627 miles

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

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 4 Apr 2007 49,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,401 miles

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed in/under plastic covers and under fuel tank. Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

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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R152 STA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R152 STA, 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 R152 STA registered?

R152 STA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R152 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 STA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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