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R179 EHS

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,598 mi
Last recorded96,598 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 EHS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,598 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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 141,353 miles

(1.2.4c)the nearside headlamp unit around one of securing supports presents some minor damage

(2.4G.3)the nearside and the offside rear suspension arms void bushes starting to deteriorate with their bonding material corroding

(3.1.6b)the parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments may soon be required

(3.3.1b)the antislip provision is starting to become worn in lower corner,which may soon require renewal

(6.1.4)the nearside rear bumper presents some minor damage

(8.2.3)the offside "one of two" screen washers provides inadequate liquid to effectively clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper control

(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the passenger compartment mirror could be considered to obscure the drivers view of the road through the swept area,recommend items are not fitted

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 141,353 miles

(1.2.4c)the nearside headlamp unit around one of securing supports presents some minor damage

(2.4G.3)the nearside and the offside rear suspension arms void bushes starting to deteriorate with their bonding material corroding

(3.1.6b)the parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments may soon be required

(3.3.1b)the antislip provision is starting to become worn in lower corner,which may soon require renewal

(6.1.4)the nearside rear bumper presents some minor damage

(8.2.3)the offside "one of two" screen washers provides inadequate liquid to effectively clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper control

(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the passenger compartment mirror could be considered to obscure the drivers view of the road through the swept area,recommend items are not fitted

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 132,956 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 132,707 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The front brake pads wearing thin.The centre exhaust pipe is deteriorating ans has a minor leak presenting some noise.The offside chassis has been damaged

The offside door internal handle to open door only functions when the lock release button is held in the outwards position,recommend repair.

The offside washers are inoperative,two washers fitted to the nearside functioning.Items hanging from the interior mirror could be considered to encroach the swept area if they meet that criteria,recommend removal.

The rear number plate lamps light output although shining on plate is starting to become poor,recommend repair or clean up.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 126,466 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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R179 EHS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R179 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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R179 EHS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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