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G283 VGM

1989 Honda Civic Shuttle

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,631 mi
Last recorded113,631 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle96,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG283 VGM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Shuttle
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2009 113,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside outer stop light not working

slight ply on offside & nearside steering

Pass 8 Jan 2008 104,866 miles

fog light switch deteriorated

front and rear indicaters damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2008 104,866 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fog light switch deteriorated

front and rear indicaters damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2006 93,618 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 90,645 miles

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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G283 VGM is a 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 96,963 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 G283 VGM, 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 37 years old, this Honda Civic Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G283 VGM is a 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle, first registered on 12 August 1989.

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