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R290 YCR

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,888 mi
Last recorded74,888 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 YCR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,395 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 68,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,773 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 61,773 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 59,990 miles

both front headlamps slightly discoloured

both rear trailing arm bushes split

Fail 3 Jan 2018 59,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front headlamps slightly discoloured

both rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,676 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 51,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,186 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front wiper blade is split at ends

slight damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2014 49,186 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front wiper blade is split at ends

slight damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,482 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,861 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,374 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,492 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,244 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 30,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,510 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 27,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,682 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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R290 YCR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R290 YCR, 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 R290 YCR registered?

R290 YCR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R290 YCR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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