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F13 CAV

1998 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,770 mi
Last recorded75,770 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 CAV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 75,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 71,453 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,734 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,943 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 55,395 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,157 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 44,157 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 43,224 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 43,216 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,839 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,568 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,305 miles

both front tyres wearing low

cracks in front windscreen

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks in front windscreen

damage to drivers door

front tyres wearing low

long handbrake travel

n/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2011 38,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks in front windscreen

damage to drivers door

front tyres wearing low

long handbrake travel

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,602 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,970 miles

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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F13 CAV is a 1998 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F13 CAV, 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.

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What year was F13 CAV registered?

F13 CAV is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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