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R208 AVG

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,983 mi
Last recorded59,983 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 AVG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,983 miles

Brake pedal pad worn

Clutch pedal pad split

Rear shock lower bushes perishing and splitting

Fail 16 Feb 2007 59,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal pad worn

Clutch pedal pad split

Rear shock lower bushes perishing and splitting

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,745 miles

Clutch pedal pad worn

Corrosion on O/S/R flexy ferrules

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 53,721 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pedal pad worn (holed)

N/S/R anti roll bar joint has slight play

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

O/S/R flexy ferrules corroding

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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R208 AVG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R208 AVG, 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 R208 AVG registered?

R208 AVG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R208 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 AVG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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