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R148 EOA

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,477 mi
Last recorded63,477 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 EOA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 63,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 59,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 59,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 58,481 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 57,982 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 57,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM CRACKS IN RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM CRACKS IN RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKS IN RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKS IN RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 53,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is slightly cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

center stop light not working

Fail 24 Jul 2017 53,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is slightly cracking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

center stop light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 51,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 49,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,486 miles

Front 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,051 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,843 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 38,309 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,309 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,846 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,826 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,033 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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R148 EOA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R148 EOA, 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 R148 EOA registered?

R148 EOA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R148 EOA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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