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R183 DHB

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,316 mi
Last recorded87,316 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 DHB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,316 miles

General corrosion to all suspension components

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO RESERVE (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 81,612 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,755 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,776 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,835 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,355 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 44,349 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 36,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust cat heat shield rusting away

Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,406 miles

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

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

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

exhaust cat heat shield rusting away

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,285 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 31,678 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,678 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,776 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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R183 DHB is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R183 DHB, 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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R183 DHB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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