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R251 CJS

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,719 mi
Last recorded107,719 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 CJS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 107,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 99,542 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,345 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 91,345 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 79,886 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 77,393 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 75,101 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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R251 CJS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 R251 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R251 CJS?

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What year was R251 CJS registered?

R251 CJS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R251 CJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 CJS 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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