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R28 MMO

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,456 mi
Last recorded56,456 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 MMO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 56,456 miles

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

Offside Rear reversing light not working.

Fail 10 Nov 2025 56,455 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reversing light not working.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 56,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 55,843 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 55,016 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower SILL CORRODED,AT JACK POINTS,INNER.

Offside Front Lower CORRODED AT INNER JACKING POINT.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 54,337 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 54,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cracked and split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cracked and split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At jacking point ,has slight rust. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point has slight rust. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber is cracking,but no loose of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber is cracking but no loose of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 54,246 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure under bonnet ,clamp not fitted correctly. (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber is cracking,but no loose of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber is cracking but no loose of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,232 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,194 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 54,194 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,578 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,249 miles

damage too nearside front wing and nearside rear bumper.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,709 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 50,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,597 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,495 miles

corrosion to floorpans,sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,998 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 36,321 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 31,255 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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R28 MMO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R28 MMO, 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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R28 MMO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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