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C883 BYR

1985 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,183 mi
Last recorded164,183 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Honda Civic67,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC883 BYR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 164,183 miles

offside front inner wing corroded & holed

Fail 12 Aug 2011 164,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front inner wing corroded & holed

Pass 20 Aug 2010 160,268 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

knocking noise under vehicle unable to find source

minor blow in exhaust

minor fraying on some seatbelts

n/s sill rear looks like could be filler

rear brake readings could be better but locked at time of test

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

slight deterioration some bushes

small chip in windscreen

various welding jobs been done and painted over look ok at time of test

windscreen washers could be better but cleared screen when tested

wiper blades slightly perished

Fail 22 Apr 2010 160,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion various parts of underbody and components some may go through with heavier tool ok with cat tool at time of test

repair on rear of n/s sill looks like filler

some bushes are slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2008 156,773 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 153,050 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear arches o/s and n/s

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion various parts of under body and components

Pass 10 Feb 2006 148,153 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 148,153 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C883 BYR is a 1985 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C883 BYR, 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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C883 BYR is a 1985 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 September 1985.

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