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R101 FGT

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,088 mi
Last recorded51,088 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 FGT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 51,088 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 51,016 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted wishbone bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 46,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 44,715 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 44,715 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2013 43,930 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing at sidewall

Fail 23 May 2013 43,926 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside rear tyre perishing at sidewall

Pass 28 May 2012 42,043 miles

SRS light on.

Pass 17 May 2011 40,200 miles

air bag light on.

Fail 17 May 2011 40,200 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on.

Pass 27 May 2010 38,292 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,251 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,207 miles

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)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 22,647 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2005 22,647 miles

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

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

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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R101 FGT is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R101 FGT, 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 R101 FGT registered?

R101 FGT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R101 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 FGT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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