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R157 AAC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,409 mi
Last recorded67,409 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 AAC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 67,409 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2013 67,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,919 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 64,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,882 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,641 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 61,099 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 61,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,200 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 58,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 53,432 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 51,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R157 AAC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R157 AAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R157 AAC registered?

R157 AAC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R157 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 AAC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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