MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated but are not showing any excess movement
centre rear seatbelt missing
front to rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded
slight judder/vibration when both rear brake are applied
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated but are not showing any excess movement
centre rear seatbelt missing
front to rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded
slight judder/vibration when both rear brake are applied
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R281 RSB is a 1997 Honda Civic in White 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 R281 RSB, 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 R281 RSB registered?
R281 RSB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R281 RSB safe to buy?
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