MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,305 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (repair) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre slight misshape
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake efficiency only just met requires attention
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
little reserve travel hand brake
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2LIMITS!! (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2LIMITS!! (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake requires attention
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tytre slight misshape
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake requires attention
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tytre slight misshape
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nsf tyre cracking in places,osr tyre cracking in places-nails in both rear tyres
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
nsf tyre cracking in places,osr tyre cracking in places-nails in both rear tyres
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil dirty
offside rear tyre cracking in places and wearing low
rear suspension noisey in operation
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil dirty
offside rear tyre cracking in places and wearing low
rear suspension noisey in operation
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
footbrake slight travel
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
off side rear trailing arm bush cracking
unable to fully check near side rear seat belt
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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R128 EMJ 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 68.2%.
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 R128 EMJ, 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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R128 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 1997.
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