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R151 MJF

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,925 mi
Last recorded112,925 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 MJF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 112,925 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 104,242 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 104,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 95,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 85,459 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 75,645 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre slight cut side wall. no cored

Fail 11 Jul 2006 64,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,805 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 MJF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

R151 MJF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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