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R223 EMJ

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,012 mi
Last recorded102,012 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn outter edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2017 98,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn outter edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,633 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 95,633 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,088 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 93,076 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,499 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r tyre slight distortion

Fail 21 Oct 2014 90,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r tyre slight distortion

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,461 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 87,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,667 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,707 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 75,763 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,691 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 66,195 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,496 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 62,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 58,265 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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R223 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R223 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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R223 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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