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R224 WOO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,030 mi
Last recorded113,030 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 WOO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 113,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,940 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,036 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,518 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 80,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,253 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 75,253 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,333 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 72,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,307 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,424 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 55,732 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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R224 WOO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R224 WOO, 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 R224 WOO registered?

R224 WOO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R224 WOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 WOO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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