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E43 JDL

1988 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,837 mi
Last recorded75,837 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic79,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 JDL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2011 75,837 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front chasis rails slightly damaged

o/s rear and n/s front tyres perished

tape on n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 7 May 2009 74,065 miles

both front chasis rails slightly damaged

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 May 2009 74,062 miles

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

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

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

both front chasis rails slightly damaged

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,102 miles

corrosion on both rear inner and outer sills

slight damage to front chassis rails

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 24 Apr 2008 72,102 miles

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

corrosion on both rear inner and outer sills

slight damage to front chassis rails

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,813 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front no. plate cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2007 70,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

corrosion on o/s and n/s rear wheel arches

oil leak

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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E43 JDL is a 1988 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 79,320 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 E43 JDL, 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 38 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E43 JDL registered?

E43 JDL is a 1988 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is E43 JDL safe to buy?

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