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R262 MTF

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,883 mi
Last recorded105,883 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 MTF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2013 105,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,812 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2011 99,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs scored

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner egde

Fail 22 Dec 2011 99,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs scored

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner egde

Fail 23 Dec 2010 95,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON EDGE

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 23 Dec 2010 95,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON EDGE

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,580 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,142 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 24 Oct 2008 73,142 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,065 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 65,062 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 30 Oct 2006 57,417 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 57,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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R262 MTF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R262 MTF, 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 R262 MTF registered?

R262 MTF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R262 MTF safe to buy?

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