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R281 SKX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,270 mi
Last recorded109,270 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 SKX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,270 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil around sump area

osr tyre/osf tyre edges worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,505 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 82,359 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,671 miles

under body corrosion not excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,573 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,308 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 71,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,741 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 68,543 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 66,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

osnsf w/bones corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,408 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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R281 SKX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R281 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

R281 SKX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R281 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 SKX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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