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R281 DNJ

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,254 mi
Last recorded70,254 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 DNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2016 70,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel/front of rear wheel)(marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components are getting rusty

both front headlamp lenses are going cloudy

both front tyres are getting perished

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes are starting to get rusty

underside of vehicle is getting rusty in places)(only surface rusty at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,886 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The O/S outer sill at the rear has slight corrosion

The rear of the mid exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,514 miles

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

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

both n/s & o/s rear road springs rusty.

complete exhaust is rusty.

complete underside of vehicle is rusty.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,084 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012

exhaust deteriorating

front floor panels corroding

headlamp lenses deteriorating

oil leak ?

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,626 miles

auto gearbox cooler pipes corroded and leaking

brake hose ferrules corroding

brake pipes corroding

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,774 miles

brake pipes corroding

front floor/chassis sections corroding

oil leak?

rear suspension trailing arm bushes breaking up

rear tyres perishing

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2009 58,959 miles

brake hose ferrels corroding

camcover gasket leaking oil

chips in windscreen

sills and floor panels corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,244 miles

sills corroding

slight bind from front brakes

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

exhaust corroding

floor panels corroding

front tyres close to limit

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 13 Nov 2007 55,209 miles

under side of vehicle corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,234 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

slight corrosion to front suspension

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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R281 DNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R281 DNJ, 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 R281 DNJ registered?

R281 DNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R281 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 DNJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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