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R216 EHS

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

159,944 mi
Last recorded159,944 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 EHS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 159,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Oct 2018 159,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Aug 2018 159,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner also low also cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet not on screen but still enough on screen from n/s/f washer jet

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

all 4 tyres stretched but not likely to deflate

exuast back box bracket broken

no rear seats at the time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2017 149,588 miles

EML is on

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

Non standard rear exhaust box fitted

Non standard steering fitted

Rear brakes just met minimum requiremnts for performance & imbalance, needs repair

Rear seats not fitted /present

front & rear springs & supension components are corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 149,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both OSF & NSF (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML is on

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

Non standard rear exhaust box fitted

Non standard steering fitted

Rear brakes just met minimum requiremnts for performance & imbalance, needs repair

Rear seats not fitted /present

front & rear springs & supension components are corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 137,367 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 137,367 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 136,001 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

emmission req. only just met

front coil springs corroded

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s rear shock has misting of oil

rear trailing arm bushes perished

slight ex leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 132,832 miles

emmision req only just met

front coil springs corroded

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s front cv boot detoriated

rear both trailing arm bushes perished

slight exhaust leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 132,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 129,816 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 129,771 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disc's in poor condition on inner face

Pass 15 Dec 2011 124,930 miles

1991 engine fitted, proof of work presented at test

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Fail 14 Dec 2011 124,930 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

1991 engine fitted, proof of work presented at test

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Fail 19 Nov 2011 124,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 122,103 miles

grommet missing from osf strut top

both rear discs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2010 122,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

grommet missing from osf strut top

both rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 118,960 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 118,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 118,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Drivers and passengers windows tinted

Handbrake cables insecure

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 99,540 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,996 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,990 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 68,260 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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R216 EHS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R216 EHS, 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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R216 EHS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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