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R257 UCC

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,799 mi
Last recorded141,799 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 UCC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 141,799 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 141,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 131,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 123,025 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 113,790 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 113,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 105,171 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 105,110 miles

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

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

PLASTIC SILL GUARDS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 22 Jul 2005 99,125 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 99,125 miles

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

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

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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R257 UCC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R257 UCC, 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 R257 UCC registered?

R257 UCC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R257 UCC safe to buy?

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