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R166 WPO

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,000 mi
Last recorded152,000 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 WPO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 152,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 135,910 miles

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

body sill covers fitted

front screen

front tyres worn inner edge

suspention low

Pass 2 Dec 2010 125,788 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 120,490 miles

surface corrosion on rear discs

Fail 26 Nov 2009 120,490 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 2 Dec 2008 115,656 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 115,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 29 Nov 2007 108,608 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 108,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front gearbox mount splitting

front tyres wearing on inner edges - suggest tracking check

Pass 1 Dec 2006 99,216 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 99,216 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres on legal limit / worn on inside suggest tracking check

front brake pads very low

front outer c.v. boots slightly perishing

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 25 Nov 2005 90,278 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 90,278 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 WPO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,595cc 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 R166 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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R166 WPO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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