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R228 FAA

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,609 mi
Last recorded58,609 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 FAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 58,609 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 18 Oct 2023 58,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2022 57,886 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 57,886 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,149 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension comonents corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,657 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 56,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,867 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 54,790 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 54,790 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,717 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016
Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,699 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,870 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 50,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,703 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,626 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,641 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,157 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,162 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,260 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,905 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,673 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 37,100 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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R228 FAA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R228 FAA, 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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R228 FAA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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