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R149 EGH

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

35,622 mi
Last recorded35,622 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 35,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake effort low and may need adjustment

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 9 Sep 2021 35,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake effort low and may need adjustment

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,822 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 34,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 33,937 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriated

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition

Offside mirror cover damaged

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 33,937 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriated

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside mirror cover damaged

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,076 miles

handbrake high travel

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 15 Aug 2018 33,034 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirement

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,564 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 32,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 31,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,764 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 29,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,206 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 28,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 15 Jul 2013 26,874 miles

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

exhaust,rear silencer and centre pipe corroding where they join

front tyre treads wearing low

Fail 15 Jul 2013 26,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust,rear silencer and centre pipe corroding where they join

front tyre treads wearing low

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,729 miles

slight leak from the n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,122 miles

Both outer cv gaiters are starting to split.

The nearside wiper is starting to split.

The offside front, offside rear and nearside front tyres are showing signs of perishing.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 24,122 miles

Both outer cv gaiters are starting to split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The nearside wiper is starting to split.

The offside front, offside rear and nearside front tyres are showing signs of perishing.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,560 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,220 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,743 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 21,729 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,305 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 21,293 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,712 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 5 Aug 2005 19,911 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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R149 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R149 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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R149 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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