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R219 ULW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,861 mi
Last recorded133,861 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2010 133,861 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 133,861 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 127,308 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 127,308 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 115,809 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 111,022 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 110,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 99,166 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

water damage rear no plate

Fail 5 Jan 2006 99,123 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

water damage rear no plate

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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R219 ULW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R219 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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What year was R219 ULW registered?

R219 ULW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R219 ULW safe to buy?

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