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R265 RDM

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,908 mi
Last recorded109,908 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 RDM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 109,908 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 99,628 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 99,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 87,521 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 87,520 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 73,482 miles

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

engine oil added

front bumper loose at nearside

nearside rear suspension arm large bush split

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

srs light on

Fail 15 Oct 2007 73,482 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine oil added

front bumper loose at nearside

nearside rear suspension arm large bush split

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

srs light on

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,375 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 53,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 47,494 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 47,494 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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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R265 RDM is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R265 RDM, 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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R265 RDM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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