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R217 ULW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,048 mi
Last recorded128,048 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 128,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 128,048 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 118,611 miles

both front tyres geting low

both rear shock absorbers slight mist of oil

coolent leak round rad area

o/s rear wheel arch poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition slight blow

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2013 118,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres geting low

both rear shock absorbers slight mist of oil

coolent leak round rad area

o/s rear wheel arch poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition slight blow

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2012 110,867 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

slight blow rear exhaust

slight play o/s front anti roll bar link

slight play o/s front steering

Fail 27 Oct 2011 103,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 103,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 97,518 miles

slight leak from steeing rack

Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,699 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,343 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted in n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear donut bushes split

Pass 30 Oct 2007 79,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 74,234 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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R217 ULW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R217 ULW, 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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R217 ULW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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