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R241 UKM

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,683 mi
Last recorded105,683 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 UKM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 105,683 miles

Off side outer cv joint boot perished

Rear brake pads low and brake discs in poor codition

Rear trailing arm bushs perished and worn on off side and near side

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Oct 2014 94,626 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Both rear inner door wells slightly corroded.

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished and split.

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low.

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight dampness to nearside front outer cv gaiter.

Small cuts in offside front tyre outer wall.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,626 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Both rear inner door wells slightly corroded.

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished and split.

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low.

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight dampness to nearside front outer cv gaiter.

Small cuts in offside front tyre outer wall.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,188 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 86,188 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 71,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s headlight reflector begining to fade

nick n/s/r tyre outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread recomend renewal

rear number plate slightly poor

Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,818 miles

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

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

n/s headlight reflector begining to fade

nick n/s/r tyre outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread recomend renewal

rear number plate slightly poor

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,039 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,469 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 63,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,889 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,869 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,886 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 48,823 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,046 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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R241 UKM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R241 UKM, 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 R241 UKM registered?

R241 UKM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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