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R215 VNN

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,706 mi
Last recorded135,706 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 VNN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 135,706 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone B more then 40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML in on

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 128,200 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 128,196 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake o/s/r very low effort

Pass 18 Jul 2017 126,011 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

rear handbrake effiency only just met brake system requires inspection/adjustment

Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,125 miles

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

off side front tyre cracking on outer edge

off side rear lamp lense cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2016 125,125 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

off side front tyre cracking on outer edge

off side rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2015 124,082 miles

Centre upper stop light inoperative.

Cracking on n/s door mirror glass.

Cracking on o/s front tyre tread.

DSlight damage to n/s o/s rear outer tyre walls.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight damage to o/s rear light lens.

Slight delamination on front number plate.

Slight splitting on brake pedal anti-slip pad.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 124,082 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre upper stop light inoperative.

Cracking on n/s door mirror glass.

Cracking on o/s front tyre tread.

DSlight damage to n/s o/s rear outer tyre walls.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to o/s rear light lens.

Slight delamination on front number plate.

Slight splitting on brake pedal anti-slip pad.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 122,049 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 122,049 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 116,655 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

drivers seat slightly loose in runners

handbrake travel getting long

high level stop light not working -- pressumed disconnected

Pass 31 Jul 2012 112,693 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,134 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 102,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,410 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 93,410 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 83,557 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 83,557 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,584 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,489 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 66,489 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R215 VNN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R215 VNN, 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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R215 VNN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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