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R26 VLW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,955 mi
Last recorded68,955 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 VLW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,955 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,262 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front

Fail 21 Aug 2019 68,262 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both side front (4.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front

Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,326 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,918 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 60,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,837 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,526 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 48,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,391 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 37,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,789 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 30,990 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 27,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 27,769 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 24,699 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 22,148 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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R26 VLW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R26 VLW, 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 R26 VLW registered?

R26 VLW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R26 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 VLW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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