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R206 LNR

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,556 mi
Last recorded122,556 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 LNR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 122,556 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sill,inner sill wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 116,117 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 116,115 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,919 miles

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

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

rear bumper not secure

under body slightly rust

Fail 30 Jun 2017 105,918 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both side (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

rear bumper not secure

under body slightly rust

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system rusted generally (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill-end/under-sill rusted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill-end/under-sill rusted (2.4.A.3)

outer-sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,244 miles

both sides rear wheel-arch bottoms to sills rusted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,212 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 87,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,670 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,731 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side front tyre got cut but not deep enough to cause sepration in wall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,731 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side front tyre got cut but not deep enough to cause sepration in wall

Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,713 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 61,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,353 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,641 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,897 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2006 28,876 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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R206 LNR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R206 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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R206 LNR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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