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R243 EAA

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 EAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,103 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 99,103 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,192 miles

Brakes ; front discs worn thin at wear limit , recommend replace , may be weakened

Brakes ; front pads worn thin

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 26 %

Engine ; oil leak , sump area

Lighting ; both dip headlamps images slightly odd , suspect bulbs

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fail 27 Jun 2013 92,192 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes ; front discs worn thin at wear limit , recommend replace , may be weakened

Brakes ; front pads worn thin

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 26 %

Engine ; oil leak , sump area

Lighting ; both dip headlamps images slightly odd , suspect bulbs

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brakes slight bind

nearside wiper deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,962 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 2 Aug 2010 69,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,677 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 54,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,604 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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R243 EAA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R243 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R243 EAA registered?

R243 EAA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R243 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 EAA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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