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R277 TJO

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,858 mi
Last recorded116,858 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 116,858 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 109,020 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 109,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 98,306 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 98,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,021 miles

exhaust system poor and corrodded at places

high level brake light inop

n/s/f seat belt slight fray on belt

Fail 22 Jul 2008 85,021 miles

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

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

exhaust system poor and corrodded at places

high level brake light inop

n/s/f seat belt slight fray on belt

Pass 23 Jul 2007 74,541 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 74,541 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split away

n/s/f washer inop

Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,213 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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R277 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R277 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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R277 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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