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R194 TUJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,255 mi
Last recorded127,255 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 TUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 127,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

play in rack ns

Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 118,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 110,958 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 110,958 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 103,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 103,953 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 95,536 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 95,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 89,393 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 89,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 81,867 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 81,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 76,683 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,571 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 71,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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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R194 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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