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R301 VLW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,932 mi
Last recorded65,932 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 VLW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,932 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,848 miles

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

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 7 Aug 2013 56,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2013 56,789 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,644 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,176 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,566 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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R301 VLW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R301 VLW, 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 R301 VLW registered?

R301 VLW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R301 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 VLW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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