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R149 TUJ

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,535 mi
Last recorded136,535 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 TUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 136,535 miles

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2013 129,297 miles

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

o/s/f floor corroding

o/s/f shock mounting lower bush deterioating

Fail 5 Apr 2013 129,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f floor corroding

o/s/f shock mounting lower bush deterioating

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion forming o/s/f floor

n/s/r tyre starting to step on inner edge

o/s/f lower shock mounting bush in lower arm deterioated

Fail 6 Apr 2012 121,559 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion forming o/s/f floor

n/s/r tyre starting to step on inner edge

o/s/f lower shock mounting bush in lower arm deterioated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 113,694 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 105,262 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,905 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 95,703 miles

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

nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on approx 3mm

both rear trailing arm bushes worn and starting to split

clutch pedal antislip rubber worn away at one side

front and rear coil springs corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,341 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 62,341 miles

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

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

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

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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R149 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R149 TUJ, 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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R149 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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