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R236 AVG

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,325 mi
Last recorded85,325 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 AVG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,325 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 85,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,664 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 77,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in offside and nearside front floor

corrosion in sills/rear wheel arches

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,326 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2020 75,326 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,945 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front outer cv boots perished

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

under body slight corrosion in places

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,377 miles

slight corrosion to both front jacking points

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in offside and nearside front floor

Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,210 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,612 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre section of system badly corroded

corrosion in offside and nearside front floor

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre section of exhaust system badly corroded

corrosion in offside and nearside front floor

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,885 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,511 miles

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

light corrosion around jacking points

suspension rubbers showing signs of age

Fail 17 Sep 2012 55,508 miles

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

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

light corrosion around jacking points

suspension rubbers showing signs of age

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,384 miles

both offside tyres showing signs of age

rear suspension arm rubber bushes showing signs of age

Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,380 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both offside tyres showing signs of age

rear suspension arm rubber bushes showing signs of age

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,592 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all suspension rubbers showing signs of age but no free play

light corrosion around ft jacking points

o/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,819 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 29,829 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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R236 AVG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R236 AVG, 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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R236 AVG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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