MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
both nearside and offside front steering rack gaiters are slightly deteriorated
both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes are slightly deteriorated
slight body corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
both nearside and offside front steering rack gaiters are deteriorated
both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes are slightly deteriorated
slight body corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes are slightly deteriorated/worn
Front Body has slight corrosion both nearside and offside floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint with centre section (7.1.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
surface corrosion on suspension components
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust noisy rattle in exhaust (7.1.4)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH lower rubber bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust mount rubber cracked
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant leak at radiator
oil leak at sump
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
centre stop lamp in,complete
radiator leaking coolant
rear wiper blade poor condition
wear developing in steering rack assembly
wear evident in both rear suspension support arm bush,s
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
centre stop lamp in,complete
radiator leaking coolant
rear wiper blade poor condition
wear developing in steering rack assembly
wear evident in both rear suspension support arm bush,s
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
surface corrosion on suspension components & both front floor pans & offside front flitch panel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
surface corrosion on suspension components & both front floor pans & offside front flitch panel
Oil leak
Offside rear tyre cracking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight coolant leak from radiator
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside front tyre both eghes wearing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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R216 BWO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R216 BWO, 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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R216 BWO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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