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R224 EMJ

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,491 mi
Last recorded100,491 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,491 miles

both rear tyres inner edge worn

both sides outer wheel arches corrodid

Fail 13 Nov 2012 110,484 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 103,568 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 103,568 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 91,017 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,017 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 83,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 83,406 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 77,064 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 77,064 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,110 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 69,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 63,157 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 63,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Dec 2005 58,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,568 miles

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

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

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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R224 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R224 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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R224 EMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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