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R270 MTF

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,820 mi
Last recorded124,820 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 MTF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 124,820 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 119,431 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 119,425 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,951 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 113,951 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 108,701 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,062 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,986 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 96,967 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 90,829 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 90,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 87,550 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 87,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 83,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 83,703 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,759 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,952 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 73,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 69,456 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 69,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 6,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 6,468 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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R270 MTF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 R270 MTF, 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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R270 MTF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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