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R281 FGR

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,940 mi
Last recorded131,940 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 FGR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 131,940 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front numberplate cracked

fuelpipe s showing corrosion

underbody showing corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2014 131,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front numberplate cracked

fuelpipe s showing corrosion

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2013 127,620 miles

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

n/s front wing mirror cracked.

Fail 18 Jan 2013 127,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s front wing mirror cracked.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 123,924 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 123,743 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 29 Jan 2011 115,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 105,077 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 105,077 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 95,783 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 95,783 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 86,176 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 86,029 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 77,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,214 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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R281 FGR is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R281 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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R281 FGR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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