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R284 GGF

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,613 mi
Last recorded109,613 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 GGF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,613 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 109,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 99,519 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK

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

rear handbrake slightly low

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,691 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 88,690 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,520 miles

Both front brake discs are worn/lipped

Fail 11 Jul 2013 78,518 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Both front brake discs are worn/lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,748 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 67,666 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S Inner drive shaft boot leaking

Fail 8 Jul 2011 54,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,380 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,857 miles

power steering fluid under minimum

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,005 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 42,005 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,985 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r/ tyre outer wall perished

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,666 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 38,666 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,520 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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R284 GGF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R284 GGF, 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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R284 GGF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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