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R213 DUS

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,792 mi
Last recorded54,792 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 DUS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,792 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 54,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,851 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,147 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre wear out on the inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre wear out on the inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,076 miles

nearside non obligatory mirror cracked vision to the rear is not seriously impaired

offside front seat loose but not insecure

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge and is starting to perish

slight accident damage to front of vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2010 45,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside non obligatory mirror cracked vision to the rear is not seriously impaired

offside front seat loose but not insecure

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge and is starting to perish

slight accident damage to front of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,781 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,657 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,176 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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R213 DUS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R213 DUS, 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 R213 DUS registered?

R213 DUS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R213 DUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 DUS shows 12 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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