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R182 ULP

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,144 mi
Last recorded59,144 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 ULP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,144 miles

front both sides suspenion ball joints have play

near side and off side side body panels corroded

rear both tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 13 May 2013 50,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 50,968 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 43,678 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 37,450 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 37,427 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 32,419 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 May 2010 32,419 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,264 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,118 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 29,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,007 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 28,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 27,605 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 27,600 miles

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

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

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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R182 ULP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R182 ULP, 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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R182 ULP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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