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R166 KUT

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,283 mi
Last recorded107,283 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 KUT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,283 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 101,012 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 101,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,905 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Plastic oversills fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2014 87,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,061 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,243 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,416 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 58,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,529 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,734 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,058 miles

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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R166 KUT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R166 KUT, 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 R166 KUT registered?

R166 KUT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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