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N701 EKO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,244 mi
Last recorded165,244 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 EKO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 165,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 165,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure mount (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 160,055 miles

all four springs loose when vehicle raised in the air, no helper springs fitted

exhaust loud

Fail 4 Jun 2016 159,818 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lights no pattern (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower mount moving on bolt (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower mount moving on bolt (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

all four springs loose when vehicle raised in the air, no helper springs fitted

exhaust loud

Fail 28 May 2015 152,097 miles

Centre to front join, bolt missing but still secured and not blowing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres split on inner sidewalls but not to excess

plastic outer sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 28 May 2015 152,097 miles

Centre to front join, bolt missing but still secured and not blowing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres split on inner sidewalls but not to excess

plastic outer sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 28 May 2015 152,067 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 140,052 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 140,034 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 126,627 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2012 117,308 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 99,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 96,868 miles

slight perishing of all rubber bushes and CV boots

Pass 7 Aug 2009 92,574 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,113 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 82,350 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 78,779 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 74,685 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N701 EKO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N701 EKO, 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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N701 EKO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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