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R220 DGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,718 mi
Last recorded107,718 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,718 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

front and rear number plate condition starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Nov 2015 107,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front shock absorbers damp

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

front and rear number plate condition starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,464 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 100,462 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,076 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,511 miles

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 82,770 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,147 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 81,143 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 77,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 77,140 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 72,548 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 68,736 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 68,736 miles

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

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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R220 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R220 DGJ, 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 R220 DGJ registered?

R220 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R220 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 DGJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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