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R220 MTF

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,990 mi
Last recorded109,990 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 MTF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 109,990 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 108,455 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 108,449 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cleaned head light (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 107,110 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 107,104 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2022 94,526 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 94,522 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in the floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,612 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s & o/s under floor corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,543 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear shocks lower bushes are deteroating

corrosion on all components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2020 73,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear shocks lower bushes are deteroating

corrosion on all components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,215 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deterioted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deterioted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,038 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,689 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,773 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 61,773 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,052 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 60,114 miles

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

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)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2013 59,091 miles

offside rear large radial rubber suspension bush splitting

Pass 2 May 2012 57,839 miles

slight damage to front bumper

corrosion on centre exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,095 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 May 2009 50,743 miles

offside front brtake binding slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2008 46,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,874 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2007 41,358 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,619 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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R220 MTF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R220 MTF, 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 R220 MTF registered?

R220 MTF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R220 MTF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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