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R209 GCW

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,459 mi
Last recorded109,459 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 GCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 109,459 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 105,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front reg plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2009 105,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front reg plate in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2008 98,612 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2007 92,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 85,892 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 GCW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GCW, 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 R209 GCW registered?

R209 GCW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R209 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 GCW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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