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R190 VAK

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,610 mi
Last recorded120,610 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 VAK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 120,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 120,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 111,964 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 111,915 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 99,489 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 99,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,777 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 90,334 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 77,299 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 74,796 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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R190 VAK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R190 VAK, 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 R190 VAK registered?

R190 VAK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R190 VAK safe to buy?

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