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R246 EAA

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,079 mi
Last recorded104,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 EAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s cv boot perished

o/s/r light lens cracked

rack boot damp

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

surface rust to floor

track rod boots perished

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 May 2015 103,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished

n/s/f and o/s/f floor surface rust

rear radius arm bushes perished

wiper blades smearing

Pass 31 May 2014 102,009 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

both front upper suspensionb ball joint dust covers slightly perished

slight corrosion on offside front floor

Fail 29 May 2014 102,009 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

both front upper suspensionb ball joint dust covers slightly perished

slight corrosion on offside front floor

Pass 21 May 2013 100,728 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2013 100,728 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 99,442 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 97,903 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 97,903 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 95,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 93,483 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 91,232 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 88,612 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 86,367 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 86,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R246 EAA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R246 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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What year was R246 EAA registered?

R246 EAA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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