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R120 MNN

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,495 mi
Last recorded111,495 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 MNN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 111,495 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 73,521 miles

slight underbody corrosion on steering and suspension components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 73,521 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,568 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 59,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 59,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking no cords exposed

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

exhaust hast slight leak to centre section

Fail 13 Mar 2019 53,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking no cords exposed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

exhaust hast slight leak to centre section

Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,747 miles

sill covers.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside appears to have been underseald in places (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all appear to have been underseald in places (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 51,475 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion all underside appears to have been underseald in places (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all appear to have been underseald in places (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,378 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,016 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,007 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,061 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 45,061 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,070 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,963 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,547 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,003 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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R120 MNN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R120 MNN, 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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R120 MNN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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