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R209 AAC

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,122 mi
Last recorded147,122 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 AAC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 147,122 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 147,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 146,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 138,902 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 138,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 133,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 127,128 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 127,128 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 122,169 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 117,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 113,362 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 108,988 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 108,986 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 104,472 miles

front brake balance on the limit

Fail 15 Sep 2008 104,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake balance on the limit

Pass 17 Sep 2007 96,418 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 96,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 89,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 82,733 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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R209 AAC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R209 AAC, 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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R209 AAC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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