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R175 ULW

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,181 mi
Last recorded145,181 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2014 145,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 142,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 137,491 miles

Accident damage to offside fornt corner area by radiator mounting. (Panel split )

Front number plate deteriorating.

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Rear number plate deteriorated to the limits.

Fail 2 May 2012 137,491 miles

Accident damage to offside fornt corner area by radiator mounting. (Panel split )

Front number plate deteriorating.

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

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

Rear number plate deteriorated to the limits.

Pass 3 May 2011 133,643 miles

front brake pads approx 2/3rds worn.

n/s front tyre outer wall badly damaged. (close to unacceptable limit)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 129,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 122,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 114,671 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes perishing.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 109,612 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 104,973 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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R175 ULW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R175 ULW, 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 R175 ULW registered?

R175 ULW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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