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R23 EGD

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,926 mi
Last recorded120,926 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 EGD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 112,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion n/s/f sill

Pass 4 Jun 2022 107,661 miles

SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION BY JACKING POINTS BOTH SIDE IN FRONT AS MARKED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 104,089 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 102,911 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,802 miles

cat heat shield missing exhaust manifold heat shield corroded and insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front drive shafts slight corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,833 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 91,833 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,993 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 82,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,498 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,090 miles

Middle and rear exhaust boxes rusty.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,532 miles

Exhaust system very rusty.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,969 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 73,969 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,936 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,027 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,307 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,515 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 44,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 44,224 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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R23 EGD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R23 EGD, 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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R23 EGD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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