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R302 KGC

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,341 mi
Last recorded92,341 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 KGC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,341 miles

Front side lights dim

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2015 92,341 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front side lights dim

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Offside Front pads low

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,448 miles

MIL lamp on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, 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)

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,602 miles

Airbag (SRS) warning light on

High level stop lamp not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 65,602 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Airbag (SRS) warning light on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,911 miles

Airbag warning light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 26 Oct 2011 57,911 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,172 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 52,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 46,789 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has a high tavel

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,789 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has a high tavel

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,488 miles

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

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear registratiotn plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,696 miles

N/S/F tyre outer wall starting to perish

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

Oil leak

Parking brake has a high travel

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle, unable to check for corrosion

Slight front exhaust rattle

Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,431 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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R302 KGC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R302 KGC, 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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R302 KGC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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