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1HGEJ8147VL011636 — 1997 Honda Civic Ex — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

1997 Honda Civic Ex

Lot #45958840 · VIN 1HGEJ8147VL011636

🇺🇸 IAAINormal Wear & TearKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSoldAwaiting seller decision

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1997 Honda Civic, Normal Wear & Tear, IAAI, VIN 1HGEJ8147VL011636 · photo 1 of 11

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Auction IAAI · Lot #45958840

Final bid$700Market value of the intact car in the US: $550This lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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✓ We inspect the lot on request — specialist video report✓ Fixed $500 commission, no hidden fees✓ Delivery + turnkey customs clearance in 45–60 days

Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine$6,940–7,340≈ ₴311,920–329,899

1 · Bid$700

2 · Auction fees & documents$590

3 · Shipping USA → Klaipeda$1,753–2,153

4 · Customs clearance$2,547

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine$1,350

Total$6,940–7,340

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History of this VIN

VIN 1HGEJ8147VL011636 history

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IAAI#45958840You are here

Mileage: 353,801 mi
Damage: Normal Wear & Tear

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Honda Civic 1997

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 401. Of these — crashes: 67, fires: 2.

Most-reported systems

Air Bags
143
Vehicle Speed Control
39
Visibility
34
Electrical System
31
Tires
31
Power Train
28

Official recalls

Air Bags
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
NHTSA campaign: 20V026000
Exterior Lighting
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
NHTSA campaign: 08E050000
Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."