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R169 MJF

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,675 mi
Last recorded164,675 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 MJF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 164,675 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 161,271 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 158,761 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 157,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 148,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,885 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,775 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,825 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,996 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,807 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,675 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,622 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,872 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,907 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 44,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s/f wheel rim slight damage

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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R169 MJF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R169 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 R169 MJF registered?

R169 MJF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R169 MJF safe to buy?

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