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R245 VLW

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,213 mi
Last recorded113,213 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 VLW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,213 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,380 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 109,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 88,584 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,599 miles

both outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted

both rear radius arm bushes slightly split

front and rear number plates fading

nearside front tyre tread cut

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,908 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly split

front and rear number plates fading

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,806 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 66,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear radius arm bushes slightly split

both rear shock absorbers are damp

rear number plate fading

Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,282 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

rear high level brake light not working

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,583 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,757 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 44,757 miles

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

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 VLW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R245 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

R245 VLW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R245 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 VLW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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