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P139 RGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

67,515 mi
Last recorded67,515 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 RGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 67,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Internal condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 64,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Internal condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,046 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2020 63,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2018 62,225 miles

tyre pressures need checking

slight play in off side of steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2018 62,224 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers door handle insecure

slight play in off side of steering rack

tyre pressures need checking

Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,384 miles

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

dents and scuffs around car nothing sharp

Fail 3 Oct 2017 60,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s behind (3.7.B.6b)

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

dents and scuffs around car nothing sharp

Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2-3mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

slight damage and corrosion around not considered excessive

Fail 5 Sep 2016 58,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2-3mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working stop/tail (1.2.1b)

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

slight damage and corrosion around not considered excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,226 miles

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

slight damage around car nothing sharp

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,071 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f brake is slightly binding

slight damage to n/s/f of car

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,762 miles

slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 20 Sep 2012 51,025 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2011 48,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,170 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2010 46,167 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

unable to check outer sill due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2009 44,472 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

unable to check outer sill due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,413 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 38,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery not holding full charge

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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P139 RGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P139 RGJ, 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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P139 RGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 February 1997.

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