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R250 TJO

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,036 mi
Last recorded126,036 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 126,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 126,036 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 124,546 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 124,223 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper blade is starting to perish

Pass 4 Jan 2010 117,679 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 117,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 109,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 109,450 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 97,079 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 97,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,830 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 81,431 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 81,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside 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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R250 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R250 TJO, 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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R250 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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