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K20 JCE

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,364 mi
Last recorded58,364 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 JCE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 58,364 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 52,266 miles

Front Suspension arms sprayed

Front sub-frame sprayed

Rear coil springs sprayed

Fail 13 Dec 2019 52,222 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sub-frame corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2018 52,082 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 49,353 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 49,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,844 miles

front floor corroded both sides

Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc coroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,162 miles

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,506 miles

floor slightly coroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,555 miles

both rear tyres badly split

front floor coroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,116 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 25,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,284 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,397 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 23,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,345 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,275 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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K20 JCE is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K20 JCE, 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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K20 JCE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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