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R147 DGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,558 mi
Last recorded119,558 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 119,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 116,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 112,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 104,630 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 99,224 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,520 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 87,711 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 87,711 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,303 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 75,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,905 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 67,362 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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R147 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R147 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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What year was R147 DGJ registered?

R147 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R147 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 DGJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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