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C17 OWW

1992 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,946 mi
Last recorded158,946 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda Civic96,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 OWW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 158,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 158,558 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 158,108 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 157,856 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 156,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play inner steering arms

Pass 10 Jul 2014 156,306 miles

front and rear brake pads low

play inner steering arms

Pass 11 Jun 2012 152,396 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 148,454 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 148,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 143,003 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 143,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 142,995 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 130,997 miles

Fitted with black & silver Reg plates.

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 121,554 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 121,549 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 113,732 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 108,384 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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C17 OWW is a 1992 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1992 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 96,481 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 C17 OWW, 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 34 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C17 OWW registered?

C17 OWW is a 1992 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is C17 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 OWW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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