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R128 EMJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,305 mi
Last recorded120,305 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 120,305 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 116,597 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 112,678 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2018 112,678 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2017 111,077 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2017 111,077 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2016 101,602 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2015 90,656 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 86,825 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2013 83,657 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 81,153 miles

nsf tyre cracking in places,osr tyre cracking in places-nails in both rear tyres

Fail 24 May 2012 81,153 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 74,670 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 74,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,024 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 65,017 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,188 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 57,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,034 miles

off side rear trailing arm bush cracking

unable to fully check near side rear seat belt

Fail 1 Aug 2005 45,089 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 45,089 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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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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