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R28 EHS

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,352 mi
Last recorded111,352 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 EHS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 111,352 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

front to rear brake pipes thick covering in grease held in a tray inspection very difficult

fuel lines in poor condition

offside front headlight aim poor

offside front outersil in poor condition below door hinge

poor repair to power steering pipe

power steering leak (possible repair to pipes )

sharp edges at nearside rear wing

Fail 8 Aug 2011 111,352 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

front to rear brake pipes thick covering in grease held in a tray inspection very difficult

fuel lines in poor condition

offside front headlight aim poor

offside front outersil in poor condition below door hinge

poor repair to power steering pipe

power steering leak (possible repair to pipes )

sharp edges at nearside rear wing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 102,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 97,306 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 93,564 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,683 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 88,118 miles

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

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

front barkes req cleaned out just passed imbalance test

front o/s tyre has slight cut to sidewall

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2006 88,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

front barkes req cleaned out just passed imbalance test

front o/s tyre has slight cut to sidewall

fuel pipes corroded

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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R28 EHS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R28 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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R28 EHS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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