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R183 GCW

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,844 mi
Last recorded86,844 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 GCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,844 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 86,844 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,973 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,878 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,533 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,460 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,070 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,474 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,144 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,568 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,695 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 GCW is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GCW, 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 R183 GCW registered?

R183 GCW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R183 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 GCW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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