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R29 XGV

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,984 mi
Last recorded89,984 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 XGV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 89,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 85,273 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2021 83,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor next to jacking point corroded, but not axcessive

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front floor next to jacking point corroded, but not axcessive

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor next to jacking point coroded, but not excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor next to jacking point coroded but not excessive

Offside Front tyre starting to scrub inside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 81,441 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 81,431 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated o/s & n/s/r (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s/f floor slightly corroded

steering rack noisey lock to lock

Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,737 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,806 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,115 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,159 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2015 74,159 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,314 miles

both front tyres tread low inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,399 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,537 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 53,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 53,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,568 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,730 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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R29 XGV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R29 XGV, 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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R29 XGV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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