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R265 FTY

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,836 mi
Last recorded111,836 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 FTY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 111,836 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 104,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 97,924 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 97,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 91,253 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 91,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 82,286 miles

front suspension arm/shocker bushes in poor condition..just passable at time of test

outer cv gaiters splitting

slight play @ nsf

Pass 7 Feb 2006 75,000 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2006 74,856 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to o/s/f door

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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R265 FTY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R265 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 R265 FTY registered?

R265 FTY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R265 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 FTY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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