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R266 FGR

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,907 mi
Last recorded65,907 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 FGR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 65,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2020 64,846 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended doesn't retract (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tracking needs checking

Fail 24 Jun 2019 61,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tracking needs checking

Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,985 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 55,985 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,843 miles

o/s headlamp condensed

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,773 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,376 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,818 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 51,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,507 miles

n/s wiper split & starting to smear

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,447 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 49,378 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 48,872 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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R266 FGR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R266 FGR, 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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R266 FGR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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