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R279 EGH

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,624 mi
Last recorded73,624 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,624 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre has small cracks to inner sidewall.

Nearside rear suspension rubber bush is cracked,may need attention soon

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear suspension rubber bush is cracked,may need attention soon.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,115 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 63,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,744 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 60,744 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,036 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 56,317 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,581 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 49,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,418 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 44,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,902 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,577 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 39,028 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 39,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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R279 EGH 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 66.7%.

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 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 R279 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 R279 EGH registered?

R279 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R279 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 EGH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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