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R303 VVU

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,132 mi
Last recorded117,132 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 VVU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 117,132 miles

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

n/s and o/s front chassis legs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2014 108,234 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 100,856 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 100,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 88,806 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,058 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 84,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,225 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 75,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2008 75,174 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,430 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 62,989 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 VVU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R303 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

R303 VVU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R303 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 VVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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