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R226 TUJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,399 mi
Last recorded46,399 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 TUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 46,399 miles

Front suspension rusty

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under seal slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under seal slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,143 miles

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

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

exhaust back box rubber broken but exhaust still secure

exhaust rubbers cracked/perished

Fail 30 Jan 2016 46,143 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust back box rubber broken but exhaust still secure

exhaust rubbers cracked/perished

Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,899 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear inner sills and chassis

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,602 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear suspension arms

corrosion to front suspension and steering arms

corrosion to rear chassis sections and to rear inner sills

sealant applied to nearside front subframe

Fail 23 Jan 2014 45,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

corrosion to both rear suspension arms

corrosion to front suspension and steering arms

corrosion to rear chassis sections and to rear inner sills

sealant applied to nearside front subframe

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,214 miles

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

corrosion to both rear sills and rear chassis sections

Fail 9 Jan 2013 45,214 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion to both rear sills and rear chassis sections

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,776 miles

all four brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules

both rear radius arm bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,076 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres starting to wear

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,355 miles

plastic trims fitted to outer sills

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,244 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 42,244 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,825 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,923 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,228 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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R226 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R226 TUJ, 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 R226 TUJ registered?

R226 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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