CarVerify

Free Car Check

R264 BWO

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,555 mi
Last recorded121,555 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 BWO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 121,555 miles

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

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

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

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

exhuast joint very rusty

several small stone chips in front screen

slight bodywork damage

surface corrosion in several places

Fail 24 Jan 2014 121,553 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

exhuast joint very rusty

several small stone chips in front screen

slight bodywork damage

surface corrosion in several places

Pass 11 Feb 2013 115,750 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 115,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 109,253 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 104,644 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,661 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 98,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 95,506 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 95,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 86,467 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 74,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front wheels out of alignment tracking required

Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,814 miles

front wheels out of alignment tracking required

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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R264 BWO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R264 BWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R264 BWO?

You can check the full history of R264 BWO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R264 BWO registered?

R264 BWO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R264 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R264 BWO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R264 BWO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R264 BWO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.