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R208 EMJ

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,037 mi
Last recorded67,037 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,037 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,037 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,550 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,498 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,819 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,928 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,185 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,317 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 58,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,236 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,644 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 50,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,682 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 43,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 41,192 miles

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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R208 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R208 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 R208 EMJ registered?

R208 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R208 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 EMJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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