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R23 PAU

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,604 mi
Last recorded95,604 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 PAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,604 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 95,604 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,386 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,897 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,938 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 62,938 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,073 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 51,931 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,931 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,597 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 41,795 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 41,795 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Both front tyres worn on edges,offside rear also worn.

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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R23 PAU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R23 PAU, 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 R23 PAU registered?

R23 PAU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R23 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 PAU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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