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FTF 12V

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,385 mi
Last recorded75,385 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTF 12V
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 75,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

suspension rusty

Fail 1 May 2026 75,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

suspension rusty

Pass 7 May 2025 74,717 miles

Underside corroded in places

Fail 28 Apr 2025 74,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 72,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 71,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 71,036 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 69,021 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 69,004 miles

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,354 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 May 2018 65,856 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 64,082 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 64,082 miles

Braking system leaking brake pipe under battery (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 62,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 60,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 58,603 miles

Both front tyres close to wear indicators.

Pass 7 May 2013 56,646 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 May 2013 56,646 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2012 54,812 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 52,455 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 52,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 50,089 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked around the side wall

Pass 19 May 2009 47,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 45,027 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 41,563 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,670 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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FTF 12V is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FTF 12V, 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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FTF 12V is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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