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R268 GSF

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,548 mi
Last recorded98,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 GSF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,548 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 98,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,727 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 87,727 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,260 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 71,336 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,697 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 65,697 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,435 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 59,428 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,347 miles

all 4 tyres in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2009 47,330 miles

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

all 4 tyres in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2008 41,883 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,760 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,866 miles

front brakes pull slightly to nearside

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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R268 GSF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R268 GSF, 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 R268 GSF registered?

R268 GSF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R268 GSF safe to buy?

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