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R144 FTY

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,556 mi
Last recorded58,556 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 FTY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,556 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both main brake pipes corroded at ends

front registration plate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,106 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate cracked

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 7 May 2013 57,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 57,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,604 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,635 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2009 54,635 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside cv boot deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,888 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,607 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 49,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,682 miles

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

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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R144 FTY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R144 FTY, 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 R144 FTY registered?

R144 FTY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R144 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 FTY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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