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R194 GGO

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

70,352 mi
Last recorded70,352 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 GGO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 70,352 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,614 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 69,059 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 68,545 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,025 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 68,022 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,762 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,686 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,543 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

due to age of vehicle various suspension bushes perished

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,565 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

due to age of vehicle various bushes perished but none to excess

Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

various suspension bushes perished due to age of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,828 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer gaiter perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,102 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 7 Sep 2015 56,093 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light on

Fail 19 Aug 2015 55,811 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,447 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,391 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,337 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,380 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 46,383 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,175 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 44,083 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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R194 GGO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 R194 GGO, 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 R194 GGO registered?

R194 GGO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R194 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 GGO shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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