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GJ08 LPU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,985 mi
Last recorded148,985 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LPU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 148,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 145,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 142,540 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil and limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 142,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil and limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 137,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

battery loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Mar 2019 137,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

battery loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Mar 2018 129,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise battery lose

Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,790 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 117,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 103,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,741 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,650 miles

both front lower arm rtear bushes are perishing

front brake pads are low

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,169 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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GJ08 LPU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 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 GJ08 LPU, 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 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ08 LPU registered?

GJ08 LPU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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