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R23 WNC

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,514 mi
Last recorded140,514 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 WNC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 140,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 133,305 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 126,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 123,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 120,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 116,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 112,555 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 108,762 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 108,762 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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R23 WNC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R23 WNC, 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 WNC registered?

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

Is R23 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 WNC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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