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R293 EGH

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,945 mi
Last recorded102,945 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 EGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,945 miles

Age related corrosion to rear floor pans , both inner sills, and around suspension units, but not excessive or holed yet

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated badly deteriorated, and weeping, just legal (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre perished on inner edge/sidewall, and wearing unevenly on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension and braking components , front and rear, showing corrosion/deterioration to their metal/rubber construction, age related, and not excessive at moment

Fail 10 Jun 2019 102,945 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related corrosion to rear floor pans , both inner sills, and around suspension units, but not excessive or holed yet

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated badly deteriorated, and weeping, just legal (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre perished on inner edge/sidewall, and wearing unevenly on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension and braking components , front and rear, showing corrosion/deterioration to their metal/rubber construction, age related, and not excessive at moment

Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material w/cylinder to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 96,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,742 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 94,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,594 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 92,594 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,080 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 90,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,835 miles

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,318 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 82,999 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 82,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 81,077 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2010 79,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,454 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2009 77,454 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,749 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 75,735 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 72,171 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,242 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 68,242 miles

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

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

both windscreen wipers split

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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R293 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R293 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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R293 EGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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