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R247 MTF

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,040 mi
Last recorded137,040 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 MTF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 137,040 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 124,809 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2016 124,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2015 111,626 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

wiper motor very noisey

Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,771 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 102,825 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 98,789 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,135 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 93,110 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear number plate in poor condision

Pass 13 Nov 2010 93,110 miles

advise rear number plate in poor condision

Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,610 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 84,610 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 76,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 76,373 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 65,516 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 57,917 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 53,034 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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R247 MTF is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R247 MTF, 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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R247 MTF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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