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R282 LCH

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,182 mi
Last recorded141,182 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 LCH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 141,182 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 141,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 133,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 127,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 120,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to under floor on the o/sf where multiple seams meet

delamination starting around the n/s lower windscreen

middle exhaust corroded

n/sr trailing arm bush is incorrectly fitted,upside down & back to front

n/sr tyre showing age degredation

o/s outer c/v boot distorted slightly and age cracks showing

o/sr tyre showing age degredation

rear exhaust corroded

steering rack has a slight weep of oil around the pinion section

Pass 14 Jul 2011 113,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 105,808 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 98,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 91,982 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 91,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,525 miles

rear No. plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,885 miles

nearside rear trailing arm mounting splitting still in working order

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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R282 LCH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R282 LCH, 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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R282 LCH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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