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R185 KUT

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,627 mi
Last recorded81,627 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 KUT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2026 81,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 81,556 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 81,551 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 81,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 80,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 79,560 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 72,331 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,303 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,740 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,435 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,041 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,464 miles

Both headlamps dip beam just requirements

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,540 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,991 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,994 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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R185 KUT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R185 KUT, 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 R185 KUT registered?

R185 KUT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R185 KUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 KUT shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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