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R189 UBP

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,871 mi
Last recorded93,871 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 UBP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 93,871 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 88,277 miles

N/S/R body damage

Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,923 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 78,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,866 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,204 miles

All four shock absorbers have developed a slight misting of a leak

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 27 Jan 2009 71,204 miles

All four shock absorbers have developed a slight misting of a leak

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 69,051 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 67,805 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to centre exhaust section †both rear tyres worn low †os front tyre tread low and worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,805 miles

corrosion to centre exhaust section †both rear tyres worn low †os front tyre tread low and worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2006 65,561 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 65,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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R189 UBP is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R189 UBP, 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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R189 UBP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R189 UBP safe to buy?

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