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R258 UCC

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,092 mi
Last recorded91,092 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 UCC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,092 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 90,941 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER SILL (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracked advise replacement

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,951 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,696 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2012 75,696 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,167 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 74,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 72,581 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 71,061 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 69,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 68,474 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 UCC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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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R258 UCC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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