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R239 EAA

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,381 mi
Last recorded168,381 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 EAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 168,381 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 163,350 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 163,350 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 156,504 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 156,503 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 147,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 136,437 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,037 miles

front bumper security would benefit from attention

nearside door mirror loose

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

rattle from inside rear exhaust box

Fail 9 Feb 2015 122,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 107,038 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 107,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 104,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 101,049 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,471 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 91,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,719 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 84,756 miles

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 30 Jan 2008 78,798 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 78,798 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 71,553 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 71,553 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 64,093 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 64,093 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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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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