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R291 OWT

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,344 mi
Last recorded71,344 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 OWT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,490 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust connection - fragile.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,704 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 62,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,281 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,878 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 49,875 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R291 OWT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R291 OWT, 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 R291 OWT registered?

R291 OWT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R291 OWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 OWT shows 11 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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