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R144 EGH

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,054 mi
Last recorded131,054 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 131,054 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 121,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 100,658 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 89,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,807 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,245 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,081 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,156 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,251 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,251 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,904 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,487 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,203 miles

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2006 53,107 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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R144 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R144 EGH, 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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R144 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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