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R267 BWO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,481 mi
Last recorded53,481 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 BWO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 53,481 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 53,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 42,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,472 miles

covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,487 miles

covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 37,617 miles

covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2019 37,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 36,390 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 36,379 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 34,926 miles

covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 33,475 miles

covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,344 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 32,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 31,757 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,757 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 31,110 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,892 miles

body covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,165 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2009 28,443 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,443 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,527 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,026 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,349 miles

Offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,403 miles

Offside rear lamp cracked

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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R267 BWO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R267 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.

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R267 BWO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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