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R167 DGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,266 mi
Last recorded49,266 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,266 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,723 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 48,133 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,133 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 47,267 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,267 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 46,356 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,667 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,244 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,689 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusty

rear pads appear low

Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,749 miles

n/s c/v boot perished

rear pads appear 70% worn

Pass 6 Nov 2007 377,724 miles

c/v boots perished

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,285 miles

both rear lower arm bushes perished

r/o/s tyre badly perished

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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R167 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R167 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 R167 DGJ registered?

R167 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R167 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 DGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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