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R205 CUM

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,142 mi
Last recorded68,142 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 CUM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 68,142 miles

Aftermarket Steering wheel is fitted and unable to confirm if an original airbag was removed.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 68,140 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Aftermarket Steering wheel is fitted and unable to confirm if an original airbag was removed.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 65,637 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 65,635 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 63,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perrished

eml light on

Fail 4 May 2024 63,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perrished

eml light on

Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,334 miles

Some perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Some under-body and component corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2010 62,213 miles

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

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

Some perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,568 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 59,536 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Gearbox stabiliser bar front bush worn.

N/side sill capping insecure.

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,853 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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R205 CUM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R205 CUM, 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 R205 CUM registered?

R205 CUM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R205 CUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 CUM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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