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R288 GCW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,885 mi
Last recorded61,885 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 GCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 61,885 miles

battery insecure

nearside front brake slight bind whilst rotating

ouer sills covered hindering inspction

Fail 4 May 2012 61,863 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

nearside front brake slight bind whilst rotating

ouer sills covered hindering inspction

Pass 6 May 2011 58,099 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nail in front nearside tyre

near side rear quarter panel damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 30 Apr 2011 58,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nail in front nearside tyre

near side rear quarter panel damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 13 Aug 2008 548,327 miles

o/s?n/s rear tyres cracked on walls

Fail 13 Aug 2008 55,327 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s?n/s rear tyres cracked on walls

Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,518 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,190 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 GCW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc 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 R288 GCW, 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 GCW registered?

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

Is R288 GCW safe to buy?

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