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R232 MTF

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

281,442 mi
Last recorded281,442 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 MTF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 281,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 281,442 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 89,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,732 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 254,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sports exhaust noisy

Pass 25 Nov 2009 85,208 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,184 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 54,634 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 43,784 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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R232 MTF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R232 MTF, 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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R232 MTF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R232 MTF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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