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R27 EHS

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,586 mi
Last recorded96,586 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 EHS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer treads (4.1.E.1)

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

all four coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake travel high

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2015 96,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer treads (4.1.E.1)

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

all four coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake travel high

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,447 miles

2X brake pipes front to rear corroded but hard to fully inspect as cover fitted

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

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

fuel pipes corroded (plastic cover fitted)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner & outer tread

n/s & o/s sill covers fitted (front to rear)

n/s/f wing mirror casing damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,581 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 86,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 80,688 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

hard to inspect front brake pads

hard to inspect front to rear brake pipes as plastic cover is fitted

n/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged

n/s/r wing corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2012 80,688 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

hard to inspect front brake pads

hard to inspect front to rear brake pipes as plastic cover is fitted

n/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged

n/s/r wing corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 75,896 miles

fuel pipe corroded front to rear under protection cover

n/s brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded hard to inspect as they are under protection cover

n/s/f wing mirror casing damaged

n/s/r wing corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2010 72,069 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 72,069 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 67,055 miles

outter sill covers fited n/s and o/s outter sills part inspected.

Fail 3 Oct 2009 67,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outter sill covers fited n/s and o/s outter sills part inspected.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 62,415 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 57,898 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 48,582 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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R27 EHS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green 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 R27 EHS, 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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R27 EHS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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