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R220 KMJ

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,245 mi
Last recorded54,245 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 KMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,245 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 54,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,222 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,211 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,683 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,924 miles

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

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,021 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,025 miles

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Exhaust bad corroded (where marked)

Front tyre feathered-away (o/smoreso)

N/s rear tyre deteriorating. i.e.. Torn .. D.O.T = 3206

Trailing arms center mount bushes are splitting

Uable to view sills due to trims

Fail 4 Nov 2013 47,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

............ Thanx 4visiting us ........

Exhaust bad corroded (where marked)

Front tyre feathered-away (o/smoreso)

N/s rear tyre deteriorating. i.e.. Torn .. D.O.T = 3206

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

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

Trailing arms center mount bushes are splitting

Uable to view sills due to trims

Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,745 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,511 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,861 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,967 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,453 miles

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,639 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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R220 KMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc 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 R220 KMJ, 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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R220 KMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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