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B18 VTC

1994 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

129,448 mi
Last recorded129,448 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Honda Civic93,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 VTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 129,448 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 129,439 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 129,426 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 129,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 123,341 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 123,341 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2005 123,282 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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B18 VTC is a 1994 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 93,190 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 B18 VTC, 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 32 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B18 VTC is a 1994 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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