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R118 FSX

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,434 mi
Last recorded125,434 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 FSX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2009 125,434 miles

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

airbag warning light on at dash

Pass 13 Aug 2008 117,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag warning light on at dash

Pass 31 Jul 2007 111,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 104,238 miles

AIR BAG LAMP ON

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGE

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 92,125 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R118 FSX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R118 FSX, 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 R118 FSX registered?

R118 FSX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R118 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 FSX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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