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E454 FGW

1988 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,791 mi
Last recorded140,791 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic79,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE454 FGW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2008 140,791 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 140,791 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 135,761 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 135,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

sill, rear bushes, linkage, oil leak, wiper

Pass 30 May 2006 130,072 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 130,072 miles

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

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

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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E454 FGW is a 1988 Honda Civic in Grey 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 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 E454 FGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E454 FGW registered?

E454 FGW is a 1988 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E454 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E454 FGW 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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