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HEZ 8705

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,845 mi
Last recorded62,845 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEZ 8705
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 62,586 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield corroded middle section

front anti roll bar corroded

lower front suspension wishbone corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 62,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp plastic lens very misted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp plastic lens very misted up (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

exhaust heat shield corroded middle section

front anti roll bar corroded

lower front suspension wishbone corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,430 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,251 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,114 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,755 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,508 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 61,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 61,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated internally

Fail 9 Dec 2013 61,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated internally

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,758 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,428 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 60,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,106 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 60,106 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,024 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 57,959 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 55,216 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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HEZ 8705 is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HEZ 8705, 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 HEZ 8705 registered?

HEZ 8705 is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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