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R132 DGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,656 mi
Last recorded150,656 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 150,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 131,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,610 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 84,448 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 70,548 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 70,536 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 70,536 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,060 miles

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

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

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2014 54,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,987 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,637 miles

Front and rear number plates srarting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,139 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,969 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,817 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,251 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,304 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,304 miles

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

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

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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R132 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R132 DGJ, 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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What year was R132 DGJ registered?

R132 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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