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R263 WOO

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,715 mi
Last recorded104,715 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 WOO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 104,715 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 98,955 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats not fitted/rear belts (not tested)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 79,908 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,366 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,244 miles

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 78,244 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,925 miles

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

Plastic sills fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,693 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 69,310 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 69,310 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 63,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 63,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,295 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,465 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,592 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,809 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perished on sidewalls

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 WOO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R263 WOO, 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 WOO registered?

R263 WOO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R263 WOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 WOO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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