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R472 XBW

1997 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,769 mi
Last recorded138,769 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic Aerodeck107,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 XBW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 138,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 135,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 135,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 130,920 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre tread inner edge worn low

Fail 6 Jul 2016 130,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s rear tyre tread inner edge worn low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 125,482 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 123,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2013 117,983 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre edges low tread

o/s front brake binding

Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,426 miles

Oil leak

advise renewal of rear number plate

o/s front brake binding

Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,024 miles

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 23 Jul 2010 103,703 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 95,786 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 95,786 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,630 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 77,747 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 66,706 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Aerodeck?

Based on 54,884 MOT tests across 4,141 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,121
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,938
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,806
Stop lamp not working 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,211
brake binding 2,001
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R472 XBW is a 1997 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic Aerodeck models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 107,038 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic Aerodeck fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 2,938 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R472 XBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Aerodeck typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Civic Aerodeck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R472 XBW is a 1997 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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