MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2x chips in 'B' zone of windscreen
Both number plate lamps very dim
O/S/R corner of bumper damaged & has slight sharp edges
Slight play in o/s of rack
Slight play in top suspension joint on o/s/f
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
2x chips in 'B' zone of windscreen
Both number plate lamps very dim
Joint on middle box leaking
N/S/F seat belt twisted
N/S/F tyre on 2mm
O/S/R corner of bumper damaged & has slight sharp edges
Slight play in o/s of rack
Slight play in top suspension joint on o/s/f
Large stone chip in 'B' zone of windscreen
N/S outer cv boot cracking
N/S/F seat belt twisted
O/S outer cv boot cracking
O/S trailing arm bush splitting and separating from its collar
Slight play in o/s of steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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R293 GCW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GCW, 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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R293 GCW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 August 1997.
Is R293 GCW safe to buy?
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