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R153 OUG

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

81,704 mi
Last recorded81,704 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 OUG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 81,704 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 81,702 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 81,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 78,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,235 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 71,302 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,302 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 64,664 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 64,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R153 OUG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R153 OUG, 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 R153 OUG registered?

R153 OUG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R153 OUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 OUG shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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