MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
both rear tyres perished and split
cooling pipes and clips rusted
front suspension heavily rusted
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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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.
Is B16 XEJ safe to buy?
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