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R252 EGH

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,330 mi
Last recorded42,330 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 42,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,847 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,155 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,992 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 21,992 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 17,368 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 22 Aug 2013 14,275 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,065 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 5,640 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 5,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 4,979 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 4,777 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,503 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 4,197 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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R252 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R252 EGH, 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 R252 EGH registered?

R252 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R252 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 EGH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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