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M8 EJX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 EJX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,100 miles

Advise general underbody corrosion

Advise play in offside front track rod end

Pass 10 Oct 2020 117,590 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 117,396 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,990 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 115,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip off (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front coil spring loose/when jacked up

Offside Rear coil spring loose /when jacked up

Pass 22 Sep 2017 113,154 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 113,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,987 miles

Both front tyres worn hard on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 107,986 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres worn hard on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,444 miles

Nearside Front track rod has min play

Fail 2 Sep 2014 93,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,974 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall not to cords

Fail 28 Aug 2013 87,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall not to cords

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,797 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,363 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,234 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,928 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 49,215 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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M8 EJX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M8 EJX, 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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M8 EJX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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