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R208 EGH

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,882 mi
Last recorded63,882 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 63,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 12 Jun 2025 63,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 61,732 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity tail lights tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 61,732 miles

Windscreen washer not working both washer jets (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity tail lights tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 57,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Tail Lights Tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,259 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 56,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,652 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,702 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,794 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,799 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,727 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,446 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,418 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,201 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,345 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,864 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,180 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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R208 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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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R208 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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