MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front bumper lose
o/s/r tyre cracked and perished
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front bumper lose
o/s/r tyre cracked and perished
front bumper loose
front exhaust heat shield loose rattling
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front bumper loose
front exhaust heat shield loose rattling
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
Horn poor
Nail in offside front tyre
Slight oil leak
n/s/f sidelight dim
o/s headlamp not very secure
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Horn poor
Nail in offside front tyre
Slight oil leak
n/s/f sidelight dim
o/s headlamp not very secure
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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P228 RGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 P228 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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P228 RGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 January 1997.
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