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R286 UAU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,317 mi
Last recorded85,317 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 UAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 85,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2024 83,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 83,219 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,708 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,502 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 78,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 77,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,714 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,258 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,235 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 72,235 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,712 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 70,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,945 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,408 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,306 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,430 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,507 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,320 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,099 miles

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

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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R286 UAU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R286 UAU, 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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R286 UAU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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