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R280 YCR

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,734 mi
Last recorded123,734 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 YCR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 123,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes corroded [under cover fitted]

Fail 21 Jan 2016 123,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes corroded [under cover fitted]

Pass 6 Jan 2015 120,657 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,536 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 114,536 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,469 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f steering rack boot slighty split

Fail 7 Jan 2013 109,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f steering rack boot slighty split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 105,451 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 99,511 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 99,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 94,994 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,642 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 87,642 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 79,541 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 79,541 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 72,099 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 62,392 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 62,392 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2005 52,855 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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R280 YCR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R280 YCR, 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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R280 YCR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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