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M397 DYJ

1995 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,347 mi
Last recorded141,347 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 DYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 141,347 miles

Both rear lower wheel arch's (lower edge / sill) corroded

Sill covers fitted to both outer side sills

rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished

track rod end ball joint dust covers starting to perish

Fail 19 Jul 2013 141,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished

track rod end ball joint dust covers starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2012 130,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 118,028 miles

off side front tyre inner edge bald and very close to legal limits

off side parking brake effort low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 108,368 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,480 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 95,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 86,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 82,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,873 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 75,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 69,857 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 69,857 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M397 DYJ is a 1995 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 91,713 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 M397 DYJ, 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 31 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M397 DYJ is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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