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R303 NBV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,295 mi
Last recorded57,295 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 NBV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,295 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,309 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 55,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,441 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,941 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 52,880 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,880 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,356 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 47,658 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 45,644 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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R303 NBV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R303 NBV, 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 R303 NBV registered?

R303 NBV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R303 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 NBV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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