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C743 NTV

1985 Honda Civic

Beige Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,869 mi
Last recorded71,869 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1985 Honda Civic67,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC743 NTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,737 miles

headlight poor images

high levels of corrosion

lambda and co out of limits cannot log

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 70,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight poor images

high levels of corrosion

lambda and co out of limits cannot log

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion for old car

rear wheel archs corroded

windscreen small crack

Fail 15 Jun 2012 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion for old car

rear wheel archs corroded

windscreen small crack

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,264 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,845 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,259 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 65,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 63,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,085 miles

slight corosion on o/s/f and n/s/f floor pans

slight corosion on o/s/r and n/s/r sill ends/wheel arches

slight corrosion on n/s/r floor/ sill

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r sill ends and wheel arches

Fail 6 Jun 2006 58,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r sill ends and wheel arches

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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C743 NTV is a 1985 Honda Civic in Beige with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C743 NTV, 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 C743 NTV registered?

C743 NTV is a 1985 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 1985.

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