MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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
offside headlight lense deteriorating
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
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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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