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R135 EMJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,175 mi
Last recorded82,175 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,175 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 79,776 miles

Nearside Front steering arm gaiter spliting

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

slightly poor pedal

Pass 28 Dec 2018 77,545 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 77,512 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,232 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 76,232 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases temp repair carried out (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread on edges

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 33,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread on edges

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,185 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,391 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 70,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,154 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,046 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 69,036 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,738 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 67,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,197 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 66,197 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,613 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,347 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 62,284 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 60,889 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 60,889 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 59,588 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 59,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R135 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R135 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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R135 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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