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R285 NDC

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,487 mi
Last recorded168,487 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 NDC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 168,487 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 168,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 159,347 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 159,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 148,133 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 148,088 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 134,838 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroding heavily front to rear

Pass 8 Aug 2006 120,072 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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R285 NDC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R285 NDC, 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 R285 NDC registered?

R285 NDC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R285 NDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 NDC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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