MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight leak from steeing rack
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
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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.
Is R217 ULW safe to buy?
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