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R284 NNN

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,536 mi
Last recorded98,536 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 NNN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 98,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,462 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 93,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,035 miles

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

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 88,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension bushes perrished

front and rear suspension corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

plastic trims on sills

radiator leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,951 miles

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

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

corrosion to all suspension components

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to under body

Fail 8 Oct 2010 82,951 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

corrosion to all suspension components

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to under body

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,562 miles

both front outer constant velocity gaitors heavily perished , not yet split

exhaust centre section heavily corroded

front shockabsorber lower mounting bushesperished and split, no play

heavy corrosion to both front suspension arms,not yet excessive

light corrosion on all underbody brake pipes

radiator corroded and leaking

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,910 miles

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

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

both side rear trailing arm bushes perished and slight seperation

exhaust centre pipe corroded

light corrosion underside of vehicle

osf lower shock absorber rubber bush badly perished but not resulting in excessive movment

Fail 24 Oct 2008 72,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both side rear trailing arm bushes perished and slight seperation

exhaust centre pipe corroded

light corrosion underside of vehicle

osf lower shock absorber rubber bush badly perished but not resulting in excessive movment

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,730 miles

general corrosion all underbody areas

perishing to front & rear suspension bushes

Fail 5 Oct 2007 67,586 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

general corrosion all underbody areas

perishing to front & rear suspension bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2006 62,859 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 NNN is a 1997 Honda Civic in White 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 R284 NNN, 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 NNN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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