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R283 OAY

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

99,053 mi
Last recorded99,053 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 OAY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 99,053 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 97,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 92,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 92,820 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 92,589 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,020 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 74,272 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,514 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 61,037 miles

both rear axle suspension trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

corrosion on chassis / sills and panels

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,390 miles

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

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

corrosion on chassis / sills and panels

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,557 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on inner sidewall(splitting due to ageing)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,094 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm pivot bushes deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Middle and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,376 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,977 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,140 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,332 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,993 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Exhaust corroded some places boarder line pass

Front pads at 25%

Rear suspension bushs poor

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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R283 OAY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R283 OAY, 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 R283 OAY registered?

R283 OAY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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