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R231 EGH

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,843 mi
Last recorded105,843 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 105,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 105,698 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,478 miles

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

vehicle very low

Pass 12 May 2015 12,851 miles

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

under body slite corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2013 124,156 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 119,813 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 119,813 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 114,756 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 108,819 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 108,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 106,065 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2008 104,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 100,023 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 100,020 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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 95,777 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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R231 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R231 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 R231 EGH registered?

R231 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R231 EGH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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