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C231 CWY

1986 Honda Civic

Beige Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,038 mi
Last recorded99,038 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 Honda Civic77,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC231 CWY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 99,038 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 98,869 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 87,605 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 87,601 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,740 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 77,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 70,920 miles

advise exhaust rear box in poor condition

advise slight crack on front number plate

Pass 7 Nov 2005 70,247 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 70,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate cracked

General under body corrosion

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

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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C231 CWY is a 1986 Honda Civic in Beige with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 77,600 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 C231 CWY, 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 40 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 C231 CWY registered?

C231 CWY is a 1986 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C231 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C231 CWY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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