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B16 XEJ

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,100 mi
Last recorded44,100 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 XEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 44,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,375 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,327 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,200 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 43,200 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,125 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

suspension & steering components corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2013 43,125 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

suspension & steering components corroding

Pass 25 May 2012 42,946 miles

both rear tyres perished and split

cooling pipes and clips rusted

front suspension heavily rusted

Fail 25 May 2012 42,946 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and split

cooling pipes and clips rusted

front suspension heavily rusted

Pass 24 May 2011 42,787 miles

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

deep cracking to offside & nearside rear tyres (unable to see ply)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,513 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre walls perished. front susspension componants rusted

Fail 8 Apr 2010 42,513 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyre walls perished. front susspension componants rusted

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate cracked

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

car has extensive rust on front suspension. front no plate cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,557 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 38,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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B16 XEJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green 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 B16 XEJ, 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 B16 XEJ registered?

B16 XEJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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