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R132 MJB

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,559 mi
Last recorded115,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 MJB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 115,559 miles

Boot difficult to shut

Off side front tyre worn very close to tread limit

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2011 115,509 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Boot difficult to shut

Near side rear brake pads worn low

Off side front tyre worn very close to tread limit

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,659 miles

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

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 6 Jul 2009 85,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 85,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,257 miles

2.5mm left on o/s/r tyre

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

Oil leak

slight age cracking on rear tyres

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2007 69,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2006 62,173 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 62,173 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MJB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R132 MJB, 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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R132 MJB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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