Honda Civic Type R GT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Civic Type R GT car check
Is the Honda Civic Type R GT reliable? We analysed 703 real MOT tests across 241 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Civic Type R GT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Civic Type R GT.
Honda Civic Type R GT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Civic Type R GT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Civic Type R GT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Civic Type R GT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Civic Type R GT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Civic Type R GT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Civic Type R GT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Civic Type R GT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Civic Type R GT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Civic Type R GT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 346 | 91.6% | 13,691 | 20,154 | 28,049 |
| 2020 | 314 | 89.8% | 15,030 | 21,850 | 30,424 |
How Long Does a Honda Civic Type R GT Last?
Based on 241 Honda Civic Type R GT vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Civic Type R GT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Civic Type R GT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Civic Type R GT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.6% MOT pass rate from 346 tests
89.8% MOT pass rate from 314 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Civic Type R GT is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 346 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Civic Type R GT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic Type R GT THIS CAR | 91.2% | 703 | 20,857 mi | — yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Shineray Xy 125 Gy VIII | 69.9% | 386 | 600 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic Type R GT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Civic Type R GT has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 703 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Civic Type R GT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Civic Type R GT owner drives around 5,139 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.