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R288 EGH

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,774 mi
Last recorded12,774 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 12,774 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 11,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 11,082 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 11,082 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 10,904 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 10,904 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 10,300 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 10,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R288 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R288 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 R288 EGH registered?

R288 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R288 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 EGH shows 9 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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