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R258 NNN

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,327 mi
Last recorded136,327 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 NNN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 136,327 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 126,740 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 117,183 miles

offside rear hand and foot brake low

Fail 1 Oct 2009 117,008 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside rear hand and foot brake low

Pass 4 Oct 2008 107,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

high hand brake travel

Pass 3 Oct 2007 96,575 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 96,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 86,137 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 86,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 75,780 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 75,780 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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R258 NNN is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R258 NNN, 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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R258 NNN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R258 NNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 NNN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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