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R24 FDE

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,567 mi
Last recorded134,567 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 FDE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 134,567 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 193,984 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,708 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 123,708 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 113,156 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 101,211 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F gaiter insecure but prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 95,551 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,551 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 88,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion at floor seams

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,424 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion at floor seams

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,583 miles

FRONT SHOCKS SLIGHTLY DAMP

Fail 26 Feb 2011 80,559 miles

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

FRONT SHOCKS SLIGHTLY DAMP

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,422 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,808 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 60,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake travel

Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,763 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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R24 FDE is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R24 FDE, 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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R24 FDE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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