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R208 EAA

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,754 mi
Last recorded170,754 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 EAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 170,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 159,542 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 159,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 154,252 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2012 149,047 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 142,231 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust join corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2010 136,233 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 128,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 128,461 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 122,334 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 114,112 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 104,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 104,146 miles

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

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

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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R208 EAA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R208 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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What year was R208 EAA registered?

R208 EAA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R208 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 EAA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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