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R174 TUJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,308 mi
Last recorded125,308 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 TUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 125,308 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 112,638 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 102,062 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 102,062 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 92,415 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 92,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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R174 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R174 TUJ, 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 R174 TUJ registered?

R174 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R174 TUJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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