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R272 EGH

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,826 mi
Last recorded89,826 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,826 miles

slight play in inner rack arm

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

all 4 tyres starting to go outer shape

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,475 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 73,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,879 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)

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,216 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear radius arm bushes perished and starting to split

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 49,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear radius arm bushes perished and starting to split

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R272 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R272 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 R272 EGH registered?

R272 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R272 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 EGH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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