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R118 TJO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,728 mi
Last recorded144,728 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 144,728 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to body (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 144,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking at filler neck clip (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to body (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 140,019 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floors (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to body (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 140,019 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floors (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to body (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 135,851 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in n/s rack arm inner joint

Fail 9 Feb 2015 135,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in n/s rack arm inner joint

Pass 10 Feb 2014 131,917 miles

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

Corrosion on rear suspension bushes

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play on n/s rack arm

Fail 10 Feb 2014 131,917 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Corrosion on rear suspension bushes

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play on n/s rack arm

Pass 12 Feb 2013 127,572 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 127,572 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 122,878 miles

Both rear suspension to body bushes deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front discs worn & corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 122,878 miles

Both rear suspension to body bushes deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front discs worn & corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 116,590 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 108,864 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 96,206 miles

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

Slight play on n/s front rack arm

Fail 20 Feb 2009 96,204 miles

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

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

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

Slight play on n/s front rack arm

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,177 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 69,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,982 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 49,249 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 49,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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R118 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R118 TJO, 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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R118 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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