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R282 DNJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,040 mi
Last recorded56,040 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 DNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 56,040 miles

front number plate slightly dirty

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall

offside and nearside front floor pan slightly corroded

offside rear tyre perished

spare tyre punture

Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,396 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 13 Dec 2007 46,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 2 Jan 2007 42,283 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 36,928 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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R282 DNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R282 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 R282 DNJ registered?

R282 DNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R282 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 DNJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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