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R220 WVX

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,822 mi
Last recorded100,822 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 WVX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 100,822 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 100,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,453 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and starting to crack

front headlight lenses starting to diss colour

rear trailing arm bushes starting to come un-bonded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,071 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear number plate close to limits

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,056 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 53,006 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 48,067 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 WVX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

R220 WVX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R220 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 WVX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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