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R203 LNR

1997 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,495 mi
Last recorded200,495 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 LNR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 200,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 190,532 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2010 190,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2010 189,961 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 182,561 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2008 168,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 156,858 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 142,376 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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R203 LNR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R203 LNR, 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 R203 LNR registered?

R203 LNR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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