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R195 BPV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

221,440 mi
Last recorded221,440 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 BPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 221,440 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 221,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 217,791 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 217,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 212,281 miles

both front seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 16 Oct 2018 212,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 31 Oct 2017 207,241 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 207,117 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flooor (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven offside front slow to come on (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 201,675 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 201,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 195,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 189,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 183,450 miles

waste oil sprayed underneath making it difficult to see leeks e.t.c

Pass 4 Oct 2012 179,432 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 179,402 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 172,939 miles

o/s rear wheel arch/lower sill startiting to get corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 165,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 158,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 151,085 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 144,521 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 130,756 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 119,109 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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R195 BPV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R195 BPV, 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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R195 BPV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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