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F3 ESO

1998 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,945 mi
Last recorded125,945 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 ESO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 125,945 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 120,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 115,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 111,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 107,531 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 102,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 101,731 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 101,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,079 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 86,991 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 86,991 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,813 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2013 84,813 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,752 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,166 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

handbrake on borderline pass

rear brake discs worn and pitted

slight bind at n/s/r brake

slight mist of oil at n/s/f shocker

Pass 7 May 2010 78,406 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 78,404 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

dampness at front n/s shock

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,143 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 71,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,988 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,738 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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F3 ESO is a 1998 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F3 ESO, 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 F3 ESO registered?

F3 ESO is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F3 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 ESO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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