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R202 UYC

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,528 mi
Last recorded103,528 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 UYC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

erratic idle

Fail 18 Nov 2019 92,839 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch rusted and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

erratic idle

Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,192 miles

Both top suspension covers deteriating

Engine idle needs attention

Sill panel covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,732 miles

covers fitted obscuring outer body sills

Pass 19 Nov 2016 87,180 miles

both front upper ball joint boots perished

centre exhaust cracked and blowing

front tyres 2.5mm,2.2mm and bald on inner edges

nearside door mirror broken

offside front outer cv boot perished

offside front wishbone bush starting to split

offside rear trailing arm bush splitting

rear exhaust joint corroded and blowing

rear number plate delaminated

steering rack boots perished

Fail 12 Nov 2016 87,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

both front upper ball joint boots perished

centre exhaust cracked and blowing

front tyres 2.5mm,2.2mm and bald on inner edges

nearside door mirror broken

offside front outer cv boot perished

offside front wishbone bush starting to split

offside rear trailing arm bush splitting

rear exhaust joint corroded and blowing

rear number plate delaminated

steering rack boots perished

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front top suspension arm boot perished

Offside front top suspension arm boot perished

Oil level low

Fail 11 Nov 2015 84,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front top suspension arm boot perished

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

Offside front top suspension arm boot perished

Oil level low

Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,343 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 82,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 178,697 miles

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

offside headlamp delaminating

Fail 19 Nov 2013 178,697 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

offside headlamp delaminating

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,315 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,855 miles

front numberplate cracked

spare tyre feels flat

Fail 17 Nov 2011 71,855 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front numberplate cracked

spare tyre feels flat

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,755 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2010 68,755 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,653 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2009 65,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2008 63,331 miles

front pads low

rear trialing arm bushes perrished

Fail 23 Nov 2007 61,556 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES,BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHED,TRACKING REQUIRED.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 61,556 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES,BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHED,TRACKING REQUIRED.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 58,057 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 58,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 55,963 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 UYC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R202 UYC, 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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R202 UYC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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