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R237 MTF

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,925 mi
Last recorded147,925 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 MTF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2013 147,925 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 9 Feb 2012 144,581 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Child seat fitted o/s/r.

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch.

N/s/r wheel noisey when rotated (Scraping).

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to fuel filler pipe.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 144,581 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted o/s/r.

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch.

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

N/s/r wheel noisey when rotated (Scraping).

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to fuel filler pipe.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 135,546 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 7 Feb 2011 135,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 8 Feb 2010 125,636 miles

osr tyre slight splits

Fail 8 Feb 2010 125,636 miles

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

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

osr tyre slight splits

Pass 27 Jan 2009 118,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 113,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 107,833 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 98,821 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 MTF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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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R237 MTF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R237 MTF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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