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A5 OSX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,780 mi
Last recorded91,780 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OSX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 91,780 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 84,029 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 84,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 75,812 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 68,829 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 68,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 96,170 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 96,164 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A5 OSX 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 63.6%.

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 A5 OSX, 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 A5 OSX registered?

A5 OSX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is A5 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 OSX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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