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R236 RSB

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,299 mi
Last recorded114,299 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 RSB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 114,299 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 114,299 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

vehicle underbody starting to show signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal

Pass 26 Nov 2006 99,359 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 91,038 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 90,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front bumper insecure. underbody vehicle needs underseal recommended

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 RSB is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R236 RSB, 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 RSB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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