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R151 DGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,819 mi
Last recorded55,819 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 55,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 55,175 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 55,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 49,497 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 49,359 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear N S Rear tyre sidewall cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Both front lower inner suspension arm mounting brackets badly grazed on road surface

Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,652 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,140 miles

rear tyres side walls cracking

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2016 42,140 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres side walls cracking

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,945 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 40,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,160 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,530 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,754 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 38,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,780 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,927 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 35,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,165 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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R151 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R151 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 R151 DGJ registered?

R151 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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