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R103 MLJ

1971 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,873 mi
Last recorded35,873 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1971 Honda Civic88,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 MLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2007 35,873 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 35,711 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 35,407 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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R103 MLJ is a 1971 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 88,786 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R103 MLJ, 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 55 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R103 MLJ registered?

R103 MLJ is a 1971 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R103 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 MLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R103 MLJ have outstanding finance?

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