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R293 AAC

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,263 mi
Last recorded79,263 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 AAC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,263 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 79,263 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 77,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 76,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 75,530 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,450 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2014 72,955 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 72,955 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 71,626 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 70,242 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 70,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 69,830 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 69,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,347 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 68,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,357 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 63,293 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 57,151 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 57,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R293 AAC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R293 AAC, 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 R293 AAC registered?

R293 AAC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R293 AAC safe to buy?

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