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R208 BWO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,748 mi
Last recorded79,748 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 BWO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 79,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,926 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 70,924 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,145 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 55,324 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,324 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,451 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,708 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 50,704 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,923 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,630 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 41,044 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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R208 BWO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R208 BWO, 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 BWO registered?

R208 BWO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R208 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 BWO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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