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E490 TEA

1988 Honda Civic Shuttle

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,147 mi
Last recorded135,147 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic Shuttle87,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE490 TEA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Shuttle
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 135,147 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 135,088 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2007 132,302 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 132,213 miles

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

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

note corrosion to o/s/f wing

Pass 15 May 2006 128,623 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 128,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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E490 TEA 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 E490 TEA, 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 E490 TEA registered?

E490 TEA is a 1988 Honda Civic Shuttle, first registered on 24 March 1988.

Is E490 TEA safe to buy?

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