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J19 LKB

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,537 mi
Last recorded92,537 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 LKB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 92,537 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 91,772 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 91,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 90,348 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covered with under seal

Pass 7 Jul 2022 88,494 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 88,494 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

under suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,623 miles

Offside Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corroded under vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2021 86,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corroded under vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,257 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 80,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2019 76,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged low on thread in one place (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody /both sub frames and suspension components has corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 74,972 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,607 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 67,607 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,924 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,072 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,174 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,865 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,408 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,299 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,140 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,560 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 16 Oct 2006 44,817 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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J19 LKB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J19 LKB, 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 J19 LKB registered?

J19 LKB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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