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R183 EGH

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,627 mi
Last recorded131,627 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 131,627 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Too low for RBT

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x4 ()

Fail 21 Apr 2022 131,627 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Too low for RBT

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x4 ()

Pass 31 Dec 2021 129,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf osf (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 97,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 94,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 91,183 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 88,526 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,677 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 80,008 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sills covered

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sills covered

Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,524 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet hard to open

plastic covers on outter sills

spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Nov 2010 75,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers window not working

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,343 miles

drivers window not working

Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,472 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,767 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 69,766 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,189 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 68,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,889 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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R183 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R183 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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R183 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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