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R29 VJW

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,655 mi
Last recorded50,655 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 VJW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,655 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres have side wall age related cracks

all front brake ferrules corroded

all front suspension corroded

all main and rear brake pipes under sealed

all rear suspension corroded

general under body corrosion

oil leak

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,037 miles

Age related cracks on all four tyres.(inner sidewall.)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension arms rusted

General unde body corrosion

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension arms rusted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 50,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Age related cracks on all four tyres.(inner sidewall.)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension arms rusted

General unde body corrosion

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension arms rusted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,487 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension arms rusted.

General underbody corrosion.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension arms rusted.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes undersealed

all front suspension rusted

all rear suspension and trailing arms rusted

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,798 miles

all front suspension rusted

all brake pipes undersealed

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension and trailing arms rusted

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,038 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 48,038 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,303 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,747 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 44,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,195 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 40,849 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,849 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 VJW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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