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R139 TJO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,535 mi
Last recorded165,535 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 165,535 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 155,697 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 144,013 miles

Front subframe going rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2023 139,988 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 139,988 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 135,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 134,884 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 134,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 134,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 134,641 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 14 Jun 2016 134,460 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 133,245 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 130,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 127,694 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 124,266 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 119,858 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 113,943 miles

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

offside cv boot split

Pass 24 Jul 2009 107,645 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 99,928 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 99,928 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 89,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,831 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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R139 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R139 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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What year was R139 TJO registered?

R139 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R139 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 TJO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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