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R230 DGG

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,316 mi
Last recorded90,316 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 DGG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 90,316 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,820 miles

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

bonnet slam panel corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 84,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bonnet slam pannel rustey & deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 77,362 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 77,362 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,971 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,538 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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R230 DGG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R230 DGG, 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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R230 DGG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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