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R237 AAC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,729 mi
Last recorded87,729 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 AAC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2015 87,729 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 83,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

spare wheel flat

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,605 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,600 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of offside rear wheel arch

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,213 miles

condition of offside rear wheel arch

middle heat sheild corroded

n/s rear tyre cracking and perishing borderline

offside rear brake ;braking uneven sligthy

Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

condition of offside rear wheel arch

middle heat sheild corroded

n/s rear tyre cracking and perishing borderline

offside rear brake ;braking uneven sligthy

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,135 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 70,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,984 miles

n/side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,983 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

high level stop light not working

n/side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,948 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 53,948 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 50,413 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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R237 AAC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R237 AAC, 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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What year was R237 AAC registered?

R237 AAC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R237 AAC safe to buy?

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