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R241 UAU

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,822 mi
Last recorded129,822 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 UAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 129,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 1/4 panel corroded

Offside Rear Outer Driveshaft boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 126,515 miles

Accident body damage to nearside

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Body arch damage

Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,357 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyre sidewalls severely perished

corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

n/s headlight deteriorated

n/s rear door damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2017 121,357 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyre sidewalls severely perished

corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

n/s headlight deteriorated

n/s rear door damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2016 113,660 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2016 113,481 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,798 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 106,798 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,569 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp cover discoloured

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,001 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,791 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 80,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,513 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2009 70,666 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,189 miles

Front num ber plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2007 59,189 miles

Front num ber plate deteriorated

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 30 Jun 2006 54,750 miles

Handbrake just inside limits

Rear brakes out of balance

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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R241 UAU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R241 UAU, 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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R241 UAU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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