MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes cracked and worn,close to limits.
Chips in windscreen.
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all brakes binding slightly
both outer c.v boots starting to perish
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
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R262 VLW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R262 VLW, 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 VLW registered?
R262 VLW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 August 1997.
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