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R164 XKX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,400 mi
Last recorded117,400 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 XKX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 117,400 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

internal baffles have collapsed in rear back box (exhaust)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge 2mm

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge 2mm

rear discs slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

steering wheel grip weakened

Pass 12 Mar 2011 107,516 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 107,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2010 99,528 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 93,280 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 89,266 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 85,770 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 85,770 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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R164 XKX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R164 XKX, 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 R164 XKX registered?

R164 XKX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R164 XKX safe to buy?

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