MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underbody partially undersealed
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underbody partially undersealed
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside drop link bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush's rear toe arms nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside and offside outer sill has same corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose nut tightened (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wearing on inner edge
Offside Front wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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J55 DXO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 J55 DXO, 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 J55 DXO registered?
J55 DXO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 1997.
Is J55 DXO safe to buy?
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