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D12 SMB

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,262 mi
Last recorded118,262 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 SMB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 118,262 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 118,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 105,487 miles

advise both front cv boots perished

Fail 8 Aug 2006 105,487 miles

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise both front cv boots perished

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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D12 SMB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D12 SMB, 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 D12 SMB registered?

D12 SMB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D12 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 SMB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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