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R248 DGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,492 mi
Last recorded117,492 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 DGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2011 117,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

sills have covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 117,492 miles

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

front number plate cracked

sills have covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 110,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 98,560 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 90,363 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,856 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 82,508 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 77,203 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 77,203 miles

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

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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R248 DGJ 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 77.8%.

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 R248 DGJ, 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 R248 DGJ registered?

R248 DGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R248 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 DGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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