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R135 TJO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,272 mi
Last recorded127,272 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 127,272 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED

BOTH FRONT SIDELAMP BULBS SLIGHTLY DIM

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP SLIGHTLY DIM

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM

NOTED REAR BUMPER DAMAGED & LOOSE

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED

SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Fail 1 Dec 2011 126,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED

BOTH FRONT SIDELAMP BULBS SLIGHTLY DIM

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP SLIGHTLY DIM

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM

NOTED REAR BUMPER DAMAGED & LOOSE

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED

SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 116,535 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 110,579 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

crack in front plates

Fail 18 Nov 2008 104,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 104,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 97,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

all brake pipe fully coated not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2007 97,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake pipe fully coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2006 89,065 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 89,065 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc 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 R135 TJO, 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 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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