MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside rear tyre on limit on edge.
offside front tyre wearing on edge.
offside rear tyre wearing on edge.
rear exhaust joint corroding.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front discs corroding.
nearside rear tyre on limit on edge.
offside front tyre wearing on edge.
offside rear tyre wearing on edge.
rear exhaust joint corroding.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all shocks seem soft and well worn
both sides rear trailing arm bushes starting to split
corrosion around front subframe and steering and suspension componantss
corrosion on coil springs
drivers seatbelt starting to fray
handbrake lever travel very high
headlamp output low
heavey perishing on cv gaiters
slight freeplay within steering system
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
all shocks seem soft and well worn
both front tyres worn down onto treadwear indicators, recommend replacement
both sides rear trailing arm bushes starting to split
corrosion around front subframe and steering and suspension componantss
corrosion on coil springs
drivers seatbelt starting to fray
front brake pads look well worn and discs scored and corroded
handbrake lever travel very high
headlamp output low
heavey perishing on cv gaiters
slight freeplay within steering system
crack in windscreen
slight blow from rear exhaust joint
small chips in windscreen
both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to unbond
both rear trailing arm centre bushes perishing
nearside and offside wiper blades in poor condition
nearside front floor rusty
nearside rear shock absorber damp
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nails in n/s/r tyre
nails in n/s/r tyre
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R240 FAA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R240 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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R240 FAA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 October 1997.
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