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R264 VLW

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,872 mi
Last recorded102,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 VLW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 102,872 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,532 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,397 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 86,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 77,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,573 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 70,171 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 70,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,966 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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R264 VLW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R264 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R264 VLW registered?

R264 VLW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R264 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R264 VLW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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