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J60 SSL

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

101,379 mi
Last recorded101,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 SSL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 101,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Advancing corrosion to various components under vehicle

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer support rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around front jacking points - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 101,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust rubbers worn to excess two

componets rusty underside

Pass 26 Jun 2025 99,897 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 99,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 98,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside rusting

Pass 20 Jun 2023 96,314 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of two (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

componets rusty underside

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,627 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes to hoses rusty

Components underside rusty

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 94,627 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes to hoses rusty

Components underside rusty

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 93,038 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,928 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 91,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,619 miles

Both front jacking points rusting

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To excess (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 90,619 miles

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

Both front jacking points rusting

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To excess (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 88,863 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 88,824 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 84,796 miles

sell covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,746 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 80,706 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer cv boots cracking

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,027 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 74,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,634 miles

center exhaust section rusted to excess

Pass 28 May 2009 69,103 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 69,103 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,647 miles

both sides front floor rusted to excess

both sides front lower suspension arms rusting

front chassis subframe rusted

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2006 60,621 miles

both sides front floor rusting

small stone chips in windscreen

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

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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J60 SSL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 J60 SSL, 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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J60 SSL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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