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R263 UER

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,941 mi
Last recorded123,941 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 UER
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 123,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 117,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 108,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

wipers only adequate

Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,068 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 99,006 miles

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

chech eng light stays on.

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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R263 UER is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R263 UER, 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 R263 UER registered?

R263 UER is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R263 UER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 UER shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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