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R231 WVX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,658 mi
Last recorded155,658 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 WVX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 155,658 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2013 155,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 150,670 miles

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiperblade split

o/s/f bodywork damaged

slight play in o/s bottom engine mount

water in o/s/r lamp unit

Pass 12 Dec 2011 142,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 135,087 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 135,087 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 119,057 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 119,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

evidence exhaust leaks.

evidence of exhaust contact with rear anti-roll bar.

exhaust is louder than a standard exhaust system.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front headlamps unit shows movement.

near side rear tyre outer side wall shows damage.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre tread worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear,is bald at the edge shows damage/splits.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

steering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.

steering rack(near side)shows extensive movement found during steering lock to lock test.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 99,000 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 99,000 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,768 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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R231 WVX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R231 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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R231 WVX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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