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R182 FTN

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,035 mi
Last recorded144,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 FTN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 144,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 139,959 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 139,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 126,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 126,560 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2010 108,748 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 108,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2009 99,409 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 93,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 89,849 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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R182 FTN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R182 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 R182 FTN registered?

R182 FTN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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