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R197 EAA

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,897 mi
Last recorded188,897 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 EAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 188,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 188,727 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 188,569 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 183,102 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 183,082 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 176,905 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 170,651 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 164,845 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 159,006 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 154,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2014 148,605 miles

offside headlight lense deteriorating

Fail 9 Dec 2014 148,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside headlight lense deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2013 142,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 137,535 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 132,114 miles

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

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

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

higher level brake lamps do not work

small chip in windscreen

very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 123,456 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres won to 3.5 - 4.0 MM approx.and worn on inner edges

front brake pads half worn approx.

nearside engine mount slightly deteriorated

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside headlamp bracket snapped (has been glued)

small chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2010 123,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres won to 3.5 - 4.0 MM approx.and worn on inner edges

front brake pads half worn approx.

nearside engine mount slightly deteriorated

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside headlamp bracket snapped (has been glued)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2009 115,075 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 104,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brakes slightly imbalanced

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads beginning to wear close to wear squeal shims

front number platre cracked

n/s/r tyre slightly perished and slightly worn on outer edge

o/s headlamp bracket broken/ glued

o/s/f tyre worn to 3.5 MM and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3.0 MM approx.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 93,492 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,095 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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R197 EAA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R197 EAA, 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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R197 EAA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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