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R282 SKX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,158 mi
Last recorded100,158 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 SKX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 100,158 miles

Both rear and OSF tyres on 2mm

Door open light is lit on dash

NS number plate light dim

NSF outer cv boot cracked

NSR trailing arm bush in split slightly

OS headlamp pattern poor

OS wiper split

OSF dash trim adrift

OSF window regulator is U/S

Oil leaks/weaps from crank, sump and rear main

Slight brake bind NSF

Three wheel trims broken/cracked

Vehicle interior is excessively dirty

Fail 28 Dec 2012 100,158 miles

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

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

Both rear and OSF tyres on 2mm

Door open light is lit on dash

NO OIL on dipstick

NS number plate light dim

NSF outer cv boot cracked

NSR trailing arm bush in split slightly

OS headlamp pattern poor

OS wiper split

OSF dash trim adrift

OSF window regulator is U/S

Oil leaks/weaps from crank, sump and rear main

Slight brake bind NSF

Slight leak from clutch master cylinder and fluid level is low

Three wheel trims broken/cracked

Vehicle interior is excessively dirty

Pass 30 Dec 2011 97,466 miles

All tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both front shockers have a slight misting of oil on.

Cuts in OSR tyre outer wall.

OSR arm bush popping out.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2011 97,466 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

All tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both front shockers have a slight misting of oil on.

Cuts in OSR tyre outer wall.

OSR arm bush popping out.

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2010 94,155 miles

All shockers are damp.

Both rear arm bushes deteriorated.

Both rear tyres run low on pressure due to tread wear.

Both top suspension control arm balljoints are weeping.

OIl leak from crank seal area.

OSR tyre has deep cut in sidewall.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades smeary.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 94,155 miles

All shockers are damp.

Both rear arm bushes deteriorated.

Both rear tyres run low on pressure due to tread wear.

Both top suspension control arm balljoints are weeping.

OIl leak from crank seal area.

OSR tyre has deep cut in sidewall.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades smeary.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 91,165 miles

o/s/f track rod end bent

o/s/r tyre below 1.6mm outer edges and damage to tyre wall

oil level below max

rear suspension bushes perished and unbonding

Pass 31 Dec 2008 88,032 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on the edges

oil around the sump

Pass 14 Dec 2007 84,309 miles

Both CV boots cracking

Exh centre/rear join very rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2006 79,364 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 70,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads low

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

tyres under inflated

Pass 20 Dec 2005 71,177 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2005 71,177 miles

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

oil leak

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 SKX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R282 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 R282 SKX registered?

R282 SKX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R282 SKX safe to buy?

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