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C708 MAK

1985 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,086 mi
Last recorded74,086 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1985 Honda Civic67,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC708 MAK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2015 74,086 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

offside front inner cv boot sweating

Fail 13 Feb 2014 67,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,655 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,041 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,826 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r arch

Slight oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,826 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to n/s/r arch

Corrosion to o/s/r arch

Slight oil leak

n/s/f sidelight dim

n/s/r tyre well perished

o/s/r tyre well perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,311 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Slight oil leak gearbox area

Fail 16 Jun 2010 53,311 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Both rear tyres perished

Slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,706 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 23 Jun 2009 52,706 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,754 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 51,754 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,651 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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C708 MAK is a 1985 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 67,732 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 C708 MAK, 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 41 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C708 MAK registered?

C708 MAK is a 1985 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 September 1985.

Is C708 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C708 MAK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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