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R303 TJO

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,029 mi
Last recorded45,029 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 TJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,029 miles

nearside rear foot brake getting low on effort,rear brakes slight uneven,suspension components corroding,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing,front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,567 miles

nearside rear brake getting low

suspension boots wearing,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,557 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake getting low

suspension boots wearing,both rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear brake effort getting low

rear brakes slight uneven

slight brake binding nearside rear

Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,995 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,686 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres are in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,050 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 33,050 miles

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

rear indicators pale

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,493 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 30,435 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2005 27,597 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 27,597 miles

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

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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R303 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R303 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 R303 TJO registered?

R303 TJO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R303 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 TJO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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