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R179 TLF

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,489 mi
Last recorded100,489 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,881 miles

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 21 Sep 2011 88,099 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 88,099 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,343 miles

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

front no. plate damaged.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,784 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,926 miles

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

front no. plate has slight damage.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 75,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no. plate has slight damage.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 69,923 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 64,692 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 64,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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R179 TLF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R179 TLF, 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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R179 TLF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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