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R168 RSB

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,246 mi
Last recorded130,246 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 RSB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 130,246 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 130,196 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 124,197 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 124,188 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 118,695 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 118,589 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 115,491 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 115,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 111,021 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 111,016 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R168 RSB is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R168 RSB, 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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R168 RSB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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