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R172 VUJ

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,537 mi
Last recorded67,537 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 VUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,537 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

brake fluid level close to minimum

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,788 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,561 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside rear outer wall cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2015 57,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre brake light not working

nearside rear outer wall cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,843 miles

n/s/r foot brake slight binding

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,824 miles

N/S/R tyre off shape

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 47,051 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 47,051 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,761 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,731 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,320 miles

front tyres have different speed ratings †n/s/r tyre low on outer edge †

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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R172 VUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R172 VUJ, 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 R172 VUJ registered?

R172 VUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R172 VUJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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