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R285 WOO

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,350 mi
Last recorded72,350 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 WOO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,238 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,120 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 51,234 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,738 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 49,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,589 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,916 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,548 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 43,548 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,017 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,054 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 WOO is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R285 WOO, 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 WOO registered?

R285 WOO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R285 WOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 WOO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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