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R283 FCL

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Bronze Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,097 mi
Last recorded110,097 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck96,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 FCL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 110,097 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 110,096 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 105,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2010 105,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All shock absorbes have slight misting of oil, rears getting weak

Brake pedal pad worn

Exhaust front pipe corroding at joint

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres worn low on inner edges, almost devoid of tread

Front wipers worn

Minor chips in windscreen

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight corrosion N/S/F and O/S/F floor and N/S sill to floor

Steel wheel fitted to N/S/R

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2009 100,372 miles

Corrosion on O/S/F floor

Exhaust corroding

N/S/R brake sticking slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Small cuts and stones in tyres

Pass 19 May 2008 94,763 miles

Drivers door inner handle broken, still working

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Slight corrosion developing on O/S/F floor

Slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 21 May 2007 89,493 miles

Brake pedal pad worn

Just passed CAT test

Minor chips in windscreen

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 89,493 miles

Brake pedal pad worn

Just passed CAT test

Minor chips in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2006 83,794 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust around joint

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear indicators faded

Fail 8 May 2006 83,794 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust around joint

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear indicators faded

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Aerodeck?

Based on 54,884 MOT tests across 4,141 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,121
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,938
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,806
Stop lamp not working 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,211
brake binding 2,001
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R283 FCL is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Bronze with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 96,841 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 Aerodeck fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 2,938 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R283 FCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Aerodeck typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Civic Aerodeck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R283 FCL is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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