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R103 DGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

41,561 mi
Last recorded41,561 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,561 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 41,558 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

airbag light on

Fail 7 Dec 2012 38,284 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

airbag light on

Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Dec 2010 35,107 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 35,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 35,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light is on

both middle floors slightly damaged

both rear radius arm bushes slightly split

front number plate cracked/fading

nearside front corner damaged and bumper corner insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,405 miles

both rear radius arms arm bushes slightly split

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2009 34,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear radius arms arm bushes slightly split

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,292 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 33,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,813 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 32,812 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear radius arm front mounting bush starting to split

Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,845 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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R103 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R103 DGJ, 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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R103 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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