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R271 FGA

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,682 mi
Last recorded151,682 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 FGA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 151,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 151,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 144,013 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 144,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 133,124 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 120,493 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 28 Jun 2010 120,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 103,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 89,543 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 80,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,891 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 60,116 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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R271 FGA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R271 FGA, 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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R271 FGA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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