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R259 BRL

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,285 mi
Last recorded123,285 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 BRL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 123,285 miles

advise both front floors corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 112,443 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,981 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,545 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 82,901 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,587 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 69,179 miles

rear arm bushes perishing.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 62,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 59,355 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

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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R259 BRL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R259 BRL, 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 R259 BRL registered?

R259 BRL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R259 BRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 BRL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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