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R210 TET

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,020 mi
Last recorded92,020 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 TET
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 92,020 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body has corrosion not seriously weakened

sill covers fitted

suspension components have corrosion not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Oct 2024 92,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body has corrosion not seriously weakened

sill covers fitted

suspension components have corrosion not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Sep 2023 86,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

body has slight corrosion

suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,986 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

body has slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body has slight corrosion

exhaust back box heavily corroded around join

Pass 20 Sep 2019 60,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,128 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 48,128 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 47,144 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 45,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,251 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,102 miles

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

n/s/f tyre just starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,151 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,587 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,788 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 33,787 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,531 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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R210 TET is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R210 TET, 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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R210 TET is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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