MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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175/70 r13
both rear suspension bushes starting to split
exhaust front pipe corroded
n/s/f + o/s/r tyres worn low
n/s/f brakes slightly tight
oil leak from engine
play in o/s/f seat runners
spare tyre worn low
stonechips in windscreen
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
175/70 r13
both rear suspension bushes starting to split
exhaust front pipe corroded
int erratic idle
n/s/f + o/s/r tyres worn low
oil leak from engine
play in o/s/f seat runners
spare tyre worn low
stonechips in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust front pipe flange very corroded
exhaust heat shield loose on manifold
front lower suspension bushes starting to perish
fuel pipes and tank corroded
handbrake loose at start of travel
main rear suspension bushes starting to perish and crack
slight leak from tail pipe joint
slight play in rack
tyre size 175/70/r13
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust front pipe flange very corroded
exhaust heat shield loose on manifold
front lower suspension bushes starting to perish
fuel pipes and tank corroded
handbrake loose at start of travel
main rear suspension bushes starting to perish and crack
slight leak from tail pipe joint
slight play in rack
tyre size 175/70/r13
front wipers torn at ends
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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R227 KSO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R227 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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R227 KSO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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