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R183 HMW

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,113 mi
Last recorded133,113 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 HMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 133,113 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 132,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 119,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 106,085 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 106,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 92,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,654 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 82,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,054 miles

Parking Brake Lever has close to nil reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 76,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking Brake Lever has close to nil reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,175 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,779 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,483 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 45,985 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 HMW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R183 HMW, 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 HMW registered?

R183 HMW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R183 HMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 HMW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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