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B16 FGK

1997 Honda Civic Crx

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,582 mi
Last recorded104,582 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic Crx85,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 FGK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Crx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 104,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 100,538 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,152 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,268 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,268 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,746 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 78,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,412 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 77,402 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,337 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,411 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 66,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 94,448 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 55,658 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 55,658 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 51,515 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 47,641 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,482 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 43,514 miles

gearbox mounting rubber broken

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Crx?

Based on 37,654 MOT tests across 3,940 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
3,073
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
3,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,274
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,748
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,399
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,296
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,120
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B16 FGK is a 1997 Honda Civic Crx in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 85,340 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 Crx fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,274 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 FGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Crx typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Civic Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 FGK registered?

B16 FGK is a 1997 Honda Civic Crx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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