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R277 RFC

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,534 mi
Last recorded97,534 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 RFC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2009 97,534 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate is starting to discolour, slight play near side front antiroll bar link, both rear suspension arms rubber mounts are perished

Pass 27 Jul 2009 97,534 miles

rear number plate is starting to discolour, slight play near side front antiroll bar link, both rear suspension arms rubber mounts are perished

Pass 4 Aug 2008 89,587 miles

chips in screen

Pass 6 Aug 2007 83,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 77,958 miles

exhaust rusty at rear

nearside front tyre low on tread and cut outer sidewall

offside front tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

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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R277 RFC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R277 RFC, 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 R277 RFC registered?

R277 RFC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R277 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 RFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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