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R214 EGH

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,867 mi
Last recorded84,867 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,867 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 84,867 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 84,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake disc worn

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 May 2010 81,124 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 77,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,821 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 72,315 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2007 72,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 4 May 2006 65,603 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 65,487 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R214 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R214 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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What year was R214 EGH registered?

R214 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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