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R203 EAA

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,883 mi
Last recorded141,883 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 EAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 141,883 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 137,565 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 132,024 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 132,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 126,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,221 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 119,183 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 119,183 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 106,270 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 106,270 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,081 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes have a slight imbalance advise inspection/repair

Pass 24 Oct 2008 93,112 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2008 93,112 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2007 87,483 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 81,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 74,452 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 74,452 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R203 EAA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R203 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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R203 EAA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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