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R248 RFC

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,785 mi
Last recorded87,785 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 RFC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2015 87,785 miles

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

both front anti roll barr bushes deteriorated

both front inner track rod has play

both rear subframe bushes deteriorated

o/s/f ball joint dust cover damange

o/s/r tyre wearing edge

oil leak

rear seat missing

Fail 26 Jul 2015 87,785 miles

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

both front anti roll barr bushes deteriorated

both front inner track rod has play

both rear subframe bushes deteriorated

o/s/f ball joint dust cover damange

o/s/r tyre wearing edge

oil leak

rear seat missing

Pass 7 Sep 2013 81,397 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 81,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,016 miles

o/s rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 31 Aug 2012 70,013 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,078 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,591 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 49,554 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 49,554 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 41,143 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,354 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,956 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,926 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 25,498 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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R248 RFC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R248 RFC, 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 R248 RFC registered?

R248 RFC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R248 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 RFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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