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R272 NDC

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,647 mi
Last recorded157,647 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 NDC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 157,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 152,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 151,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front floors corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,611 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 92,611 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 61,960 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,269 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,801 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,226 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,794 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,480 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 37,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,647 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,409 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,508 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 31,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R272 NDC is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R272 NDC, 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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R272 NDC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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