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R204 YFL

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 YFL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 105,774 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 105,774 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,960 miles

Centre and rear silencer weak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,876 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 102,875 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 101,340 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 99,870 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 98,025 miles

Rigid brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2009 96,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 90,456 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 90,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 87,075 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 87,075 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 83,604 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 83,604 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R204 YFL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R204 YFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R204 YFL registered?

R204 YFL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R204 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 YFL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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