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R28 XGV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,076 mi
Last recorded123,076 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 XGV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 123,076 miles

Both front tyres and O/S/R tyre getting low on tread on the edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 123,076 miles

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

Both front tyres and O/S/R tyre getting low on tread on the edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 118,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 114,478 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 114,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 105,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 98,077 miles

o/s/r brake pipe starting too corrode

oil leak

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,192 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 43,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R28 XGV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R28 XGV, 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 XGV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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