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R2 AFM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,627 mi
Last recorded108,627 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 AFM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 108,627 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 103,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear in front and rear brake discs

Fail 18 Aug 2009 99,436 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,436 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 95,483 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 90,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 86,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 82,066 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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R2 AFM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R2 AFM, 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 R2 AFM registered?

R2 AFM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R2 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 AFM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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