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H2 EYY

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 2157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,731 mi
Last recorded159,731 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 EYY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 159,731 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 159,704 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 155,303 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 149,580 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 141,341 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 128,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 128,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 117,506 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 117,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Nov 2007 117,318 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 98,678 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 98,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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H2 EYY is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 2,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H2 EYY, 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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H2 EYY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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