MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air freshner on int. mirror
all wheel centre hub caps missing
front brake pads getting low
front number plate fitted to n/s/f bumper
general wear on all discs
no centre rear seat belt seen
non standard ext. fitted
non standard susp. used
number plate lights tinted
o/s/f dip beam on lower limits
o/s/f seat covering wearing
one n/s/r side light not working
plastic covers fitted over sils
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air freshner on int. mirror
all wheel centre hub caps missing
front brake pads getting low
front number plate fitted to n/s/f bumper
general wear on all discs
no centre rear seat belt seen
non standard ext. fitted
non standard susp. used
number plate lights tinted
o/s/f dip beam on lower limits
o/s/f seat covering wearing
one n/s/r side light not working
plastic covers fitted over sils
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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R197 BLC is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R197 BLC, 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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R197 BLC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 1997.
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