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R29 KJK

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,181 mi
Last recorded98,181 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 KJK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 98,181 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 98,022 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

both front LED position light bulbs flashing - requires 2 standard bulbs fitting

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge - not to ply/cords

front wipers smearing slightly

exhaust hanger chaffing against OSR brake pipe - needs rectifying as soon as possible

Pass 16 Aug 2025 88,814 miles

suspension low

Pass 16 Aug 2024 80,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,104 miles

Coolant leak Water pump area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 75,104 miles

Coolant leak Water pump area

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 66,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back exhaust box join to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bushes split & worn replacement recommended! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor pans / suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 66,636 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in the tread 175/70x13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear radius arm bushes split & worn replacement advised! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor pans / suspension mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 63,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all underside corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,213 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes cracked /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 53,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,055 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,871 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,052 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,662 miles

both rear suspension trailing arm rubber bushes are cracking. This is causing some movement and although not currently excessive, replacements are recommended

exhaust system is corroded. This is mainly the centre and rear sections welded points

offside front lower suspension arm balljoint rubber covering although intact appears to be leaking grease

Fail 29 Jul 2013 27,662 miles

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

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

both rear suspension trailing arm rubber bushes are cracking. This is causing some movement and although not currently excessive, replacements are recommended

exhaust system is corroded. This is mainly the centre and rear sections welded points

offside front lower suspension arm balljoint rubber covering although intact appears to be leaking grease

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,136 miles

both front tyres wearing low(3mm)

both rear trailing arms,centre bushes splitting

surface corrosion on offside floorpan

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,692 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,510 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,018 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 18,018 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,490 miles

both rear tyres worn inside edge close to limit

Pass 28 Jul 2007 16,587 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 15,645 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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R29 KJK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R29 KJK, 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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R29 KJK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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