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R242 FAA

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,922 mi
Last recorded90,922 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 FAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,922 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,871 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,590 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,176 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,594 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,788 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,788 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,851 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,036 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 69,785 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 66,446 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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R242 FAA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R242 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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What year was R242 FAA registered?

R242 FAA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R242 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 FAA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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