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R234 TUJ

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,201 mi
Last recorded117,201 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 TUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 117,201 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 100,596 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 98,927 miles

advise - rear bumper dented

Fail 25 Jan 2010 98,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

advise - rear bumper dented

Pass 28 Oct 2008 84,960 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside front tyre side wall damaged

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 30 Aug 2007 81,015 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 81,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 68,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 68,256 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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R234 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc 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 R234 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 R234 TUJ registered?

R234 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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