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R281 MFM

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,264 mi
Last recorded52,264 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 MFM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside outer and offside outer sills have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,887 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 44,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,498 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 41,493 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,111 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 37,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 MFM is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MFM, 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 R281 MFM registered?

R281 MFM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R281 MFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 MFM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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