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D443 AVJ

1986 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,711 mi
Last recorded72,711 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda Civic77,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD443 AVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 72,711 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 72,675 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,536 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2015 72,460 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 9 May 2014 64,793 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 May 2013 57,389 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2013 57,389 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2012 50,069 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 50,069 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2011 40,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,883 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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D443 AVJ is a 1986 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D443 AVJ, 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.

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D443 AVJ is a 1986 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 October 1986.

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The MOT history for D443 AVJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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