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R177 EMJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,552 mi
Last recorded74,552 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,552 miles

advise nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

advise nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

advise offside front tyre perished on sidewalls

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

advise offside rear roadwheel of steel construction

Fail 2 Jun 2009 74,552 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

advise nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

advise offside front tyre perished on sidewalls

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

advise offside rear roadwheel of steel construction

Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,449 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 69,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 7 May 2007 65,988 miles
Fail 7 May 2007 65,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 59,631 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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R177 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R177 EMJ, 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 R177 EMJ registered?

R177 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R177 EMJ safe to buy?

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