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R171 WPO

1997 Honda Civic

Maroon Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,722 mi
Last recorded80,722 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 WPO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,680 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 78,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,829 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 74,641 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 74,634 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 71,395 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 71,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 69,162 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 66,479 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,479 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 64,414 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 64,414 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,211 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 61,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,051 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 55,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 51,654 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 51,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R171 WPO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Maroon with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R171 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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What year was R171 WPO registered?

R171 WPO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R171 WPO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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