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R194 MJF

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,392 mi
Last recorded132,392 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 MJF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 132,392 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 132,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 126,042 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 126,041 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions erratic

Pass 23 Jun 2009 119,476 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 119,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 110,109 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 110,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 98,976 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 98,976 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2006 89,234 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 89,234 miles

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

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

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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R194 MJF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R194 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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R194 MJF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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