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R140 DGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,083 mi
Last recorded127,083 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 127,083 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 121,211 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,355 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 109,355 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 98,355 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seatbelts slow in retracting front and rear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,355 miles

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

Seatbelts slow in retracting front and rear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 96,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 96,295 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 94,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 19 Aug 2010 91,510 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 91,510 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,210 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 84,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,491 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 60,511 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 52,714 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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R140 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R140 DGJ, 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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R140 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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