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E161 GVW

1988 Honda Civic Shuttle

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,294 mi
Last recorded97,294 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic Shuttle87,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE161 GVW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Shuttle
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 97,294 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 97,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 94,553 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 94,553 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

Corrosion on offside sill panel and offside rear wheel arch

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 May 2006 91,069 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 90,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear trailing arm bushes split

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Nearside rear fog light insecure

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Shuttle?

Based on 10,499 MOT tests across 1,880 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
3,095
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,880
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 782
constant velocity joint gaiter split 683
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 626
Stop lamp not working 440
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E161 GVW is a 1988 Honda Civic Shuttle in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Honda Civic Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 87,606 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 Shuttle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E161 GVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Honda Civic Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E161 GVW registered?

E161 GVW is a 1988 Honda Civic Shuttle, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E161 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E161 GVW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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