MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Noise at nearside rear hub
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rust at engine mounts and offside rear sill
SRS lamp on
Some wear at nearside end of rack
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s o/s front n/s o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s o/s front n/s o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
air bag light staying on
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear wiper damaged
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R201 BUB is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R201 BUB, 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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R201 BUB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 1997.
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