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F243 JJR

1988 Honda Civic Shuttle

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

73,853 mi
Last recorded73,853 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic Shuttle87,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 JJR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Shuttle
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 73,838 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 72,319 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front suspension components rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2013 70,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front suspension components rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2012 68,330 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear lenses cracked

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 68,330 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear lenses cracked

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,634 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 66,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,033 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 62,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 61,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers on outer sills

front crossmember rusty

o/s rear wing rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,300 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear light lenses cracked

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,905 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 57,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

O/s mirror glass cracked

suspension bushes worn and perished

Pass 10 Feb 2006 55,675 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 55,675 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F243 JJR is a 1988 Honda Civic Shuttle in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 F243 JJR, 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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F243 JJR is a 1988 Honda Civic Shuttle, first registered on 14 September 1988.

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