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E453 BDV

1988 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,000 mi
Last recorded55,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic79,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE453 BDV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,581 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,437 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 46,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,851 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,836 miles

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

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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E453 BDV is a 1988 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E453 BDV, 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 E453 BDV registered?

E453 BDV is a 1988 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E453 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E453 BDV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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