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R2 OJV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,700 mi
Last recorded68,700 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 OJV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 68,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,471 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 68,471 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 65,418 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 65,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,488 miles

sill cover fitted

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,852 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,090 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 56,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,659 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,046 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 55,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,314 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,665 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 51,665 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,418 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,544 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 37,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,859 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,764 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,756 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 21,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

bonnet stay broken

Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,998 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,375 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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R2 OJV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R2 OJV, 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 R2 OJV registered?

R2 OJV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R2 OJV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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