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R243 DNJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,785 mi
Last recorded60,785 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 DNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,785 miles

brake hoses in poor condition

corrosion to nearside front floor pan.

damage to screen zone B

front suspension gaiters in poor condition

nearside front outer c/v gaiter in poor condition

off side rear tyre in poor condition

rear brake pads low.

rear off side brake binding

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2014 60,782 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake hoses in poor condition

corrosion to nearside front floor pan.

damage to screen zone B

front suspension gaiters in poor condition

nearside front outer c/v gaiter in poor condition

off side rear tyre in poor condition

rear brake pads low.

rear off side brake binding

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 50,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,565 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,288 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front brake binding

Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,317 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2009 36,288 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate in poor condition

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,089 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 35,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,122 miles

nearside tyres age cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,735 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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R243 DNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R243 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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R243 DNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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