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R194 WKW

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,822 mi
Last recorded119,822 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 WKW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 119,822 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

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

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 31 May 2013 113,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2013 113,007 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,447 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 106,447 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 96,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 96,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 86,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 82,129 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 77,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 77,925 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 74,888 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,182 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 WKW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WKW, 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 WKW registered?

R194 WKW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R194 WKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 WKW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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