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J14 LGN

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,264 mi
Last recorded140,264 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 LGN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2019 140,264 miles

inner and outer sills covered with plastic trim unable to inspect

Fail 4 Aug 2019 140,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

inner and outer sills covered with plastic trim unable to inspect

Pass 23 Apr 2018 130,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 125,520 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 119,242 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 113,110 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 112,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 104,656 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 97,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 97,009 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,869 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

l/h inner cv gaiter split

r/h inner cv gaitor deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,930 miles

child seat fitted to l/h rear seat belt

l/h front tyre worn on edges

l/h rear radius arm bush splitting

Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,763 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 62,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,489 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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J14 LGN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J14 LGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J14 LGN registered?

J14 LGN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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