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G842 DFX

1989 Honda Civic Shuttle

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,451 mi
Last recorded94,451 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle96,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG842 DFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Shuttle
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 94,451 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches, both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 31 May 2025 94,416 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 121,598 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 103,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Both rear flexible brake hoses have slight deterioration

Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 98,964 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,713 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,375 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,400 miles

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

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

brakepedal rubber worn just ok when tested

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Mar 2012 75,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,949 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 72,752 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,727 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 71,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,456 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 69,456 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 66,658 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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G842 DFX is a 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G842 DFX, 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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G842 DFX is a 1989 Honda Civic Shuttle, first registered on 23 November 1989.

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