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E496 HBL

1988 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,847 mi
Last recorded134,847 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic79,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE496 HBL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 134,847 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 128,738 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 123,004 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 123,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 115,512 miles

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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E496 HBL is a 1988 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E496 HBL, 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 E496 HBL registered?

E496 HBL is a 1988 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E496 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E496 HBL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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