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R260 WVX

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,869 mi
Last recorded119,869 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 WVX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 119,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy sports type system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

foot brake efforts 50% and just legal

handbrake efforts 17% and just legal

Pass 2 Jun 2018 88,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,908 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 81,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 81,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

covers and shields fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,788 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,694 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,472 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2014 61,441 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,226 miles

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 53,215 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 9 Jul 2011 49,599 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 49,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 47,248 miles

drivers side headlight has small amount of condensation in it

Fail 10 Jul 2010 47,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers side headlight has small amount of condensation in it

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,223 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

front tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 32,977 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 25,659 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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R260 WVX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R260 WVX, 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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R260 WVX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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