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BAZ 797

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,672 mi
Last recorded42,672 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 797
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 42,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2025 39,717 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2024 36,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 32,899 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2022 26,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020
Pass 10 Feb 2017
Pass 21 May 2014 41,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise cracks on rear tyres

Pass 22 May 2013 35,568 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise cuts on offside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2013 35,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise cuts on offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 29,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 24,292 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 24,286 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise front brake imbalance near limit 21%

advise offside parking brake performance low

advise offside rear footbrake performance low

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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BAZ 797 is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 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 BAZ 797, 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 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAZ 797 registered?

BAZ 797 is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is BAZ 797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 797 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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