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R303 VLW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,453 mi
Last recorded110,453 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 VLW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 110,453 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 110,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,952 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 102,952 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,870 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 94,870 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 80,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 80,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,634 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,277 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,436 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,897 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,837 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,070 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 VLW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R303 VLW registered?

R303 VLW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R303 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 VLW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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