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FIL 3196

1998 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,598 mi
Last recorded50,598 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 3196
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 50,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 49,390 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 46,545 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 44,833 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 44,379 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 43,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 42,589 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,295 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,868 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

centre + rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 39,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

centre + rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,134 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,245 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 32,483 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,882 miles

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

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,253 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,162 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,614 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 20,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,121 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 16,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FIL 3196 is a 1998 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FIL 3196, 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 FIL 3196 registered?

FIL 3196 is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is FIL 3196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 3196 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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