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R203 OTH

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,316 mi
Last recorded109,316 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 OTH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2018 109,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion 2 front floors

Pass 6 Nov 2017 105,922 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion front / rear floors

Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,814 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,253 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,260 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,245 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,542 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,891 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,736 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,123 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 OTH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

R203 OTH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R203 OTH safe to buy?

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