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R236 FTY

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,389 mi
Last recorded93,389 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 FTY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,389 miles

CONDITION OF FRONT AAND REAR BRAKE PIPES JUST ACCEPTEABLE.REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES AND RR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION.EXHAUST IN VERY POOR CONDITION.UNDERBODY CORROSION FORMING.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 93,389 miles

CONDITION OF FRONT AAND REAR BRAKE PIPES JUST ACCEPTEABLE.REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES AND RR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION.EXHAUST IN VERY POOR CONDITION.UNDERBODY CORROSION FORMING.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,627 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE AND FUEL LINES.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,577 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 55,443 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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R236 FTY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R236 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 R236 FTY registered?

R236 FTY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R236 FTY safe to buy?

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