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R212 TJO

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

58,634 mi
Last recorded58,634 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,634 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 58,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,054 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Aug 2014 58,054 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,516 miles

engine sump rotten and leaking.

rear brake pipe ends in poor condition.

Fail 26 Aug 2013 57,516 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine sump rotten and leaking.

rear brake pipe ends in poor condition.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,678 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 56,637 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,462 miles

airbag light on.

exposed ends of both rear brake pipes poor.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 55,435 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

airbag light on.

exposed ends of both rear brake pipes poor.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,208 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,483 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 52,483 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,335 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,999 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 47,999 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,183 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 44,183 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 40,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged 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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R212 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R212 TJO, 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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R212 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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