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R24 VJW

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,625 mi
Last recorded138,625 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 VJW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 138,625 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 136,142 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 131,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 126,392 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 126,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 116,445 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 116,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 103,214 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 92,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 79,751 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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R24 VJW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R24 VJW, 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 R24 VJW registered?

R24 VJW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R24 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 VJW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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