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R193 ULP

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

93,204 mi
Last recorded93,204 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 ULP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 93,204 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2025 87,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 57,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge(both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 55,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,440 miles

lower bracket broken on n/s headlamp

Fail 15 Jun 2021 51,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 44,340 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 43,740 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,498 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,087 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,917 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 40,790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,590 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,837 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,497 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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R193 ULP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R193 ULP, 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 R193 ULP registered?

R193 ULP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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