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F3 RLO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,075 mi
Last recorded88,075 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 RLO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,075 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,037 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear brake pipes have been under sealed.

nearside rear bumper slightly inscure.

surface corosion under body.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 80,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear brake pipes have been under sealed.

nearside rear bumper slightly inscure.

surface corosion under body.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,691 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 70,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,091 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,155 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,453 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,781 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,058 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 41,114 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 RLO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 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 RLO, 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 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F3 RLO registered?

F3 RLO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is F3 RLO safe to buy?

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