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R213 UAU

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,588 mi
Last recorded94,588 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 UAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,588 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 94,588 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 93,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 90,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 90,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 86,185 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 84,513 miles

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

exhaust system corroded and minor leak

Pass 21 Jul 2020 83,196 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 81,050 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,731 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,178 miles

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

exhaust corroded and minor leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,658 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,398 miles

headlight washers inop

Fail 23 Jun 2014 67,398 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlight washers inop

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,104 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 67,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

osf tyre treads cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,762 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 66,311 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,281 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,730 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,181 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 63,583 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 UAU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R213 UAU, 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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R213 UAU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R213 UAU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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