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K100 MFJ

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

129,038 mi
Last recorded129,038 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 MFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2016 129,038 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear at 41%. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & outer sill area's including inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both rear. (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,372 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 116,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 115,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 109,084 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 109,084 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 104,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,996 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 96,269 miles

o/s/f brake disc backing dirt plate missing.

o/s/f track rod end gaitor split.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 96,269 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake disc backing dirt plate missing.

o/s/f track rod end gaitor split.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,888 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 93,888 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 92,473 miles

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

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 20 Jul 2009 92,473 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 2008 86,113 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 86,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,927 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 76,927 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,664 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 66,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror insecure

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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K100 MFJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 K100 MFJ, 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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K100 MFJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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