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R266 UKJ

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,074 mi
Last recorded78,074 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 UKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,074 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 78,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r tyre perished across tread

Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,372 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,573 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 69,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,772 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 64,748 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,234 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,177 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,065 miles

check front brake pads next 2000 miles

n/s/f tyre tread on 1.6mm limit on outer edge

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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R266 UKJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R266 UKJ, 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 R266 UKJ registered?

R266 UKJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R266 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 UKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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