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R288 AAC

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,447 mi
Last recorded112,447 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 AAC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,447 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 107,616 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,794 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 90,051 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,425 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,499 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,847 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 72,005 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 70,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,629 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 63,127 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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R288 AAC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R288 AAC, 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 R288 AAC registered?

R288 AAC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R288 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 AAC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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