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R262 TKU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 TKU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 92,083 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 92,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 89,993 miles

Bonnet, doors and boot surface coroded color

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiper blades frozen

Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,993 miles

Bonnet, doors and boot surface coroded color

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiper blades frozen

Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 81,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,405 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 74,405 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,374 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,318 miles

metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2009 53,309 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,309 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 45,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,531 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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R262 TKU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R262 TKU, 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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R262 TKU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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