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R220 TJO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,714 mi
Last recorded134,714 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 134,714 miles

,, suspect slight knock from a front drive shaft

Fail 14 Feb 2011 134,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

,, suspect slight knock from a front drive shaft

,.. STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER/OUTER SECTION CHANGE SOON

... NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2;5MM OF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON

Pass 22 Feb 2010 128,096 miles

.. offside front brake slight bind

.. slight drive shaft knock offside front

/.. rear section of exhaust getting rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2008 118,376 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 118,376 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 110,987 miles

... both front tyres 3/4mm of tread left

... nearside/offside front c v joints slight knocking

.... gearbox bearings noisey

Fail 18 Oct 2007 110,987 miles

... both front tyres 3/4mm of tread left

... nearside/offside front c v joints slight knocking

.... gearbox bearings noisey

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 104,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 91,545 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 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 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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What year was R220 TJO registered?

R220 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R220 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 TJO shows 9 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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