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R208 ULW

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,933 mi
Last recorded126,933 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 126,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 118,588 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 108,762 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2008 108,762 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2007 96,942 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 96,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 ULW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

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

Is R208 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 ULW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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