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R245 OTH

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,743 mi
Last recorded119,743 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 OTH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 119,743 miles

center exhaust slight leak

Fail 4 Nov 2017 119,573 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

center exhaust slight leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,009 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,356 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,413 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 72,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsr tyre close to min limits,surface rust underside,susp components,exh,osf indicator lens cracked.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,624 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 53,622 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyres mis shaped

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,519 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 51,517 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,728 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper split.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 47,728 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper split.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,808 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Nov 2007 44,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,604 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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R245 OTH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R245 OTH, 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 R245 OTH registered?

R245 OTH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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