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R283 TJO

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,012 mi
Last recorded85,012 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,012 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 85,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 80,699 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F cv boot cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,699 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F cv boot cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jan 2011 73,305 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,305 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,822 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 64,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 62,385 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 60,638 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,080 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 58,080 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R283 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R283 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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What year was R283 TJO registered?

R283 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R283 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 TJO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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