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R237 BUB

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,257 mi
Last recorded99,257 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 BUB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,257 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,211 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under body surface rust

Fail 17 Aug 2017 94,211 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under body surface rust

Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,586 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 77,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,542 miles

o/s rear tyre wall perished

Fail 23 Mar 2012 59,542 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,145 miles

Both front tyres perished

Fail 12 Jan 2011 59,145 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,652 miles

all tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,381 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2007 57,506 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 57,506 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,828 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 BUB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R237 BUB, 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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R237 BUB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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