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R276 EGH

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,889 mi
Last recorded87,889 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,889 miles

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

Nearside front wiper is split

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 87,889 miles

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

Nearside front wiper is split

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 85,133 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,133 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,891 miles

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

unable to check brake pads

Pass 18 Aug 2012 78,938 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 75,470 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres cracking on side walls

unable to check brake pads

Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,470 miles

nearside front and rear tyres cracking on side walls

unable to check brake pads

Fail 11 Aug 2010 71,541 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,620 miles

nearside cv gaiter badly cracking

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,661 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,003 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 61,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,738 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 54,738 miles

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

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

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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R276 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R276 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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R276 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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