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R296 UAU

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,831 mi
Last recorded104,831 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 UAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2014 104,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 5 Feb 2013 103,855 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 102,737 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 102,703 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 96,568 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,461 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 84,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 73,524 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 73,464 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,499 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 53,167 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 49,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R296 UAU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R296 UAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R296 UAU registered?

R296 UAU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R296 UAU safe to buy?

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