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R185 FTN

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,731 mi
Last recorded109,731 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 FTN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 109,731 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 109,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 106,045 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 102,745 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 102,467 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 98,271 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 94,696 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 94,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 90,434 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 85,208 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 85,168 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 81,605 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 181,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R185 FTN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R185 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 R185 FTN registered?

R185 FTN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 August 1997.

Is R185 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 FTN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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