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R164 MJU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,746 mi
Last recorded120,746 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 MJU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 120,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 104,166 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 94,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 94,422 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 91,034 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 87,295 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 87,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 83,589 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,599 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 75,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,332 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 71,322 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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R164 MJU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R164 MJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R164 MJU registered?

R164 MJU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R164 MJU safe to buy?

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