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BFH 282T

1978 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1238cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

80,794 mi
Last recorded80,794 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1978 Honda Civic48,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 282T
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,238cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2006 80,794 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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BFH 282T is a 1978 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 48,330 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 BFH 282T, 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 48 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFH 282T registered?

BFH 282T is a 1978 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 October 1978.

Is BFH 282T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFH 282T shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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