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R299 TJO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,899 mi
Last recorded133,899 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 133,899 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 within clip areas (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 118,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 106,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake disc is slightly deteriorated

Ofside and nearside rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 21 Feb 2014 106,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake disc is slightly deteriorated

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

Ofside and nearside rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,369 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 88,369 miles

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

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

High level stop lamp not working

Offside headlamp ,beam affected

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,403 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,800 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 81,796 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 76,612 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,602 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 67,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eng/earth strap weak

n/s/f d/joint damp

Pass 11 Feb 2008 67,808 miles

eng/earth strap weak

n/s/f d/joint damp

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,167 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 63,167 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s/front brake low effort †PLUS f/imbalance

Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,781 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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R299 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R299 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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R299 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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