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R166 EHS

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,502 mi
Last recorded90,502 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 EHS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,502 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 90,502 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 81,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,515 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,534 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 66,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 66,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,602 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 60,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,322 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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R166 EHS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R166 EHS, 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 R166 EHS registered?

R166 EHS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R166 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 EHS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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