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D9 FRO

1998 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,006 mi
Last recorded100,006 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 FRO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 100,006 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 85,919 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 85,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,089 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 78,795 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 78,795 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,949 miles

BONNET ROD CLIP DAMAGED

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,449 miles

BONNET ROD CLIP DAMAGED

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,047 miles

BONNET ROD CLIP DAMAGED

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 77,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

BONNET ROD CLIP DAMAGED

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,355 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,749 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

battery rod clip damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,334 miles

Bonnet rod clip damaged

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2014 73,332 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet rod clip damaged

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,141 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2013 72,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,576 miles

Air bag light on

Bonnet rod clip damaged

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,116 miles

Air bag light on

Bonnet rod clip damaged

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,254 miles

Bonnet rod clip damaged

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

air bag light on

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 63,467 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2007 60,510 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 60,506 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 51,971 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 51,969 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

CAM BELT?

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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D9 FRO is a 1998 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 82,977 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 D9 FRO, 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 28 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D9 FRO registered?

D9 FRO is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is D9 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 FRO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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