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R119 TJO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,509 mi
Last recorded138,509 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2013 138,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 138,238 miles

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

battery insecure

center brake light not working

n/s mirror missing

o/s mirror taped on

Fail 16 Jan 2012 138,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

battery insecure

center brake light not working

n/s mirror missing

o/s mirror taped on

Fail 24 Sep 2011 138,187 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONG ADVISORY:BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM CENTRE BUSHES SPLIT AND PARTIALLY SEPERATED NOT CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

STRONG ADVISORY:OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PAD WORN VERY LOW,UNABLE TO FULLY SEE PADS AND BRAKE DISC WORN

battery insecure

both rear indicators faded

brake fluid level low

front number plate deteriorated

high level brake light not working

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside door mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 131,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 111,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlight beam image kick up low o/s and n/s and blurring on o/s pattern

n/s mirror missing o/s mirror repaired with tape

Pass 10 Oct 2008 92,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 68,989 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 57,261 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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R119 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R119 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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R119 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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