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R151 EMJ

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,234 mi
Last recorded92,234 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,234 miles

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

CRACKING TO NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

S R S WARNING LAMP IS ON

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE TYRE INNER SIDEWALL

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2011 92,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CRACKING TO NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

S R S WARNING LAMP IS ON

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE TYRE INNER SIDEWALL

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 87,250 miles

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread

o/s/f brake hose pipe deteriorated

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2010 87,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread

o/s/f brake hose pipe deteriorated

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 79,002 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 79,002 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,543 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 75,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 69,184 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 69,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,747 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 56,473 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 56,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

R151 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R151 EMJ safe to buy?

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