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R265 SKX

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,715 mi
Last recorded153,715 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 SKX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 153,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front floor slightly rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2013 147,164 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 147,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 137,637 miles

rear brakes out of ballance

srs lamp on

Fail 19 Apr 2011 128,830 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside headlight poor pattern

Pass 19 Apr 2011 128,830 miles

offside headlight poor pattern

Pass 13 Mar 2010 120,022 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 120,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r trailing arm bush in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2009 108,622 miles

Air bag lamp on

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 7 Jan 2009 108,622 miles

Air bag lamp on

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Jan 2008 96,153 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 97,704 miles

Ofrf side headlamp poor beam pattern on dip

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

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 SKX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKX, 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 R265 SKX registered?

R265 SKX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R265 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 SKX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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