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R202 HFS

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,676 mi
Last recorded74,676 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 HFS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,676 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 74,676 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,362 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 67,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,580 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 60,377 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,363 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 53,363 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 46,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,566 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,045 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 28,742 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,257 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,361 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,784 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 14,084 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,980 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 12,493 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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R202 HFS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R202 HFS, 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 R202 HFS registered?

R202 HFS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R202 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 HFS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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