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R183 UKV

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

283,874 mi
Last recorded283,874 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 UKV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 283,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 283,664 miles

Emissions unable to be completed de-cat pipe fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front anti roll bar fouling lower suspension arm

Nearside Front coil spring covered unable to inspect

Nearside Rear coil spring covered unable to inspect

Offside Front anti roll bar fouling lower suspension arm

Offside Front coil spring covered unable to inspect

Offside Front drivers window does not open

Offside Rear coil spring covered unable to inspect

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to see all brake pad thickness

Pass 30 Jul 2025 273,100 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 258,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 230,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 223,419 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 223,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 216,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 208,024 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 206,461 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 197,013 miles

front discs worn

rear disc n/s worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 172,976 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 127,619 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 120,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 120,886 miles

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

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

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 UKV is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R183 UKV, 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 UKV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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