MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front bumper security would benefit from attention
nearside door mirror loose
plastic covers fitted to both outer sills
rattle from inside rear exhaust box
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
front bumper security would benefit from attention
nearside door mirror loose
plastic covers fitted to both outer sills
rattle from inside rear exhaust box
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front tyres worn close to limit and nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls in poor condition
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front tyres worn close to limit and nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls in poor condition
Both rear trailing arm bushesslightly deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracking
Offside rear light lense slightly damaged
Slight wear on both front brake disc,s
Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracking
Offside rear light lense slightly damaged
Slight wear on the front brake disc,s
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front discs wearing
n/s rear tyre slight damage outer wall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
r/h rear light lense cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
r/h rear light lense cracked
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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R239 EAA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 R239 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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R239 EAA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 October 1997.
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