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R232 DNJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,084 mi
Last recorded98,084 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 DNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2021 98,084 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside and offside rear jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to right on the nearside rear wheel arch

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 97,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,480 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 94,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,104 miles

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer. (2.5.C.1a)

Rear all rear bushes are deteriorated.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaiter slightly deteriorating

Offside Front Outer cv joint gaiter slightly deteriorating

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

chip in windscreen

outer sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,633 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaiter slightly deteriorating

Offside Front Outer cv joint gaiter slightly deteriorating

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

chip in windscreen

outer sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,676 miles

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front floor pans corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,476 miles

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

front floor pans corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,100 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,099 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,106 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front subframe, lowers arms and aound front jacking points

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2012 87,106 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front subframe, lowers arms and aound front jacking points

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,735 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underbody starting to show early signs of corrosion.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 84,546 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 82,255 miles

front brake pads wearing thin advise replacement

handbrake nearing end of travel advise adjustment

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,905 miles

heavy corrosion to front /rear suspension componants †handbrake travel requires adjusting

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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R232 DNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R232 DNJ, 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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R232 DNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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