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R256 KSO

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,474 mi
Last recorded73,474 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 KSO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,474 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

evidence of underbody corrosion iin places

Fail 7 Feb 2011 73,432 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

evidence of underbody corrosion iin places

Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight fluctuation at front brake readings

Fail 4 Feb 2010 63,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 63,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines along n/s floor excessivly corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2007 51,887 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

floor pan corroded

offside rear tyre perished & cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2007 51,887 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

floor pan corroded

offside rear tyre perished & cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,403 miles

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

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

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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R256 KSO is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R256 KSO, 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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R256 KSO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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