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N498 RFX

1995 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,428 mi
Last recorded142,428 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 RFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 142,428 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 142,428 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 138,257 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 128,916 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 128,916 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 121,359 miles

o/s/r light lense broken

Fail 19 Aug 2013 121,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

o/s/r light lense broken

Pass 12 Sep 2012 119,313 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 100,655 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,048 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,743 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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N498 RFX is a 1995 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1995 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 91,713 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 N498 RFX, 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 31 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N498 RFX registered?

N498 RFX is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 September 1995.

Is N498 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N498 RFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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