MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
SRS light on dash
both rear wheel archs corroded
front exhaust heat shield insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
SRS light on dash
both rear wheel archs corroded
front exhaust heat shield insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
SRS light on dash
both rear outter archs corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
SRS light on dash
both rear outter archs corroded
srs warning lamp on dash
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
srs warning lamp on dash
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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R176 VUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 R176 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 R176 VUJ registered?
R176 VUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 October 1997.
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