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R219 EMJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,754 mi
Last recorded58,754 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 58,754 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 58,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 56,613 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wing mirror secured with tape

Pass 4 Feb 2016 54,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 54,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 50,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,862 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,034 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 32,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,072 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,375 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 29,373 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,380 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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R219 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R219 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 R219 EMJ registered?

R219 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R219 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 EMJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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