MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,060 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust centre mounting have a temperiary repair to mounting
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust centre mounting have a temperiary repair to mounting
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres have damage around inner shoulders/ recommend replace
offside door mirror loose
offside hand brake effort weak
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
both rear tyres have damage around inner shoulders/ recommend replace
offside door mirror loose
offside hand brake effort weak
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front tyre wearing low around inner shoulder
offside handbrake effort weak
offside outer constant velocity gaiter seeping slightly
offside rear door handle loose.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre wearing low around inner shoulder
offside handbrake effort weak
offside outer constant velocity gaiter seeping slightly
offside rear door handle loose.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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R249 CJS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R249 CJS, 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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R249 CJS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 1997.
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