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H389 AML

1991 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,146 mi
Last recorded165,146 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda Civic90,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH389 AML
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 165,146 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 142,698 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 142,698 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 152,593 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 152,459 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under floor chassis rail deformed and floor deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at previous repair area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under floor chassis rail deformed and floor deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at previous repair area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear trailing arm centre bushes deteriorated

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

Pass 22 Jan 2022 146,701 miles

rear coil springs corroded, exhaust corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Dec 2020 138,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Mirror Damaged

Rear Both Springs Corroded

Rear Both Tyres Perished

Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,356 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 126,176 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2018 126,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,016 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,808 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,703 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 104,694 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 96,496 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,757 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,338 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,457 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection,adjustment.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailing arm bushes(rear) cracking strong advise.

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 67,327 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Advise wheels removed brake inspection,adjustment.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailing arm bushes(rear) cracking strong advise.

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,091 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 59,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,676 miles

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,368 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 50,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s inner drive shaft boot insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,076 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 47,076 miles

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

both front bottom mcpherson strut bushs carcked †

both rear trailing arm bushs cracked

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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H389 AML is a 1991 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 90,025 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H389 AML, 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 35 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H389 AML is a 1991 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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