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R141 FTN

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,397 mi
Last recorded57,397 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 FTN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 57,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,179 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 56,179 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

covers on cills

Fail 24 Sep 2015 55,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

covers on cills

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,578 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,697 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,461 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,470 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,668 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,087 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 40,087 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,027 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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R141 FTN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R141 FTN, 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 R141 FTN registered?

R141 FTN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R141 FTN safe to buy?

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