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R134 EMJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,917 mi
Last recorded111,917 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 111,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 102,433 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,507 miles

Rear bumper is damaged but still secured and not showing any sharp edges .

n/s/r foot and hand brake efforts have only just met the minimum requirements .

Pass 9 Apr 2011 91,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear subframe had a damage repaired.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 87,258 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,476 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 81,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,599 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 75,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,708 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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R134 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R134 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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What year was R134 EMJ registered?

R134 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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