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R826 FNB

1998 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,984 mi
Last recorded67,984 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 FNB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 67,984 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,839 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 67,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 67,814 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 67,811 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,702 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 67,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,895 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,896 miles

vehicle lowerd

Fail 12 Apr 2017 64,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

vehicle lowerd

Fail 20 Jun 2013 62,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,164 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,501 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 55,501 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,289 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 54,215 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,178 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 52,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,241 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 47,757 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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R826 FNB is a 1998 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 82,977 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 R826 FNB, 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 28 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R826 FNB registered?

R826 FNB is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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