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R267 GFW

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,318 mi
Last recorded89,318 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 GFW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion on underbody

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,207 miles

Corrosion to floor/sills/underbody

Play/wear in suspension bushes

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,261 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 87,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,134 miles

Suspension bushes perished worn.

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

Corrosion on floor pan

Corrosion on suspension mounts.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,001 miles

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

Corrosion on brake pipes

NSR tyre perished on sidewall

corrosion on suspension components/subframes

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,899 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on chassis.

Front brakes imbalanced 22%

OSF shock absorber bush perished/cracked. No excess play at test.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 83,898 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on chassis.

OSF shock absorber bush perished/cracked. No excess play at test.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 81,813 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,813 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,614 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 78,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,122 miles

O/S/F SLIGHT CRACKIN MIRROR

Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,672 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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R267 GFW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R267 GFW, 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 GFW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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