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R223 KSO

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,610 mi
Last recorded90,610 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 KSO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 90,610 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 87,640 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 82,808 miles

195/55v15s

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 78,776 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 78,776 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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R223 KSO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R223 KSO, 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 R223 KSO registered?

R223 KSO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R223 KSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 KSO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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