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R165 WPO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,362 mi
Last recorded131,362 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 WPO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 131,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

windscreen has crack

Fail 19 Oct 2015 131,362 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

windscreen has crack

Pass 28 Oct 2014 120,696 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front track rod inner has slight play

o/s/f ball joint has slight play

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 113,046 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre have slight crack,s in sidwalls

Fail 2 Nov 2013 113,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre have slight crack,s in sidwalls

Pass 22 Oct 2012 110,290 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 23 Oct 2011 107,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 101,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 87,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 83,732 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 7,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,722 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 74,718 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,887 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 71,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R165 WPO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R165 WPO, 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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R165 WPO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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