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R279 NNN

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,404 mi
Last recorded58,404 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 NNN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 58,404 miles

signs of vehicle been stood for some time / ie due to corrosion

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Fail 23 Apr 2018 58,403 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arms front bushes deteriorated / split / unbonded / breaking up n/s - o/s (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose / rattling

hand brake slightly low on braking effort both sides / advise attention

hand brake unbalanced in operation

rear service brake slightly unbalanced in operation / n/s slightly low on braking effort / advise attention

signs of vehicle been stood for some time / ie due to corrosion

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Slight perishing

Nearside Rear Wheel Slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension components showing general corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2017 57,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (Back box) (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre Slight perishing

Nearside Rear Wheel Slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension components showing general corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,708 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,755 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,650 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/r tyre outer wall and outer treads small cracks/splits

o/s/f tyre treads and outer wall small cracks

o/s/r tyre outer wall small cracks/splits

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,118 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear trailingarm, centre bush starting to split

Oil leak

PLastic sill covers fitted

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 46,501 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear suspension bush starting to split

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,195 miles

both rear shockers slightly damp

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in the offside rear radius arm

Fail 28 Apr 2010 45,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shockers slightly damp

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in the offside rear radius arm

Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,314 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 42,311 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2008 38,870 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 36,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 32,977 miles

both rear trailing arm mountings showing signs of unbonding

exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

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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R279 NNN is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R279 NNN, 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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R279 NNN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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