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R235 TUJ

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,625 mi
Last recorded68,625 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 TUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,056 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 63,911 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 59,674 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2007 59,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,842 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 56,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,802 miles

unable to test o/s headlight aim.

Fail 11 Jan 2006 51,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to test o/s headlight aim.

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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R235 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc 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 R235 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 R235 TUJ registered?

R235 TUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R235 TUJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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