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H749 XWW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,957 mi
Last recorded123,957 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH749 XWW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 123,957 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 123,840 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 122,798 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 121,096 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,953 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2015 113,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 113,260 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 110,083 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 101,523 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Mar 2008 92,945 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

all tyres worn close to legal limit

both front flexi hoses secured on by cable ties

both rear trailing arm rubber bushes slightly split

front brakes slightly juddering

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

steering rack has slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2008 92,945 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all tyres worn close to legal limit

both front flexi hoses secured on by cable ties

both rear trailing arm rubber bushes slightly split

front brakes slightly juddering

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

steering rack has slight play

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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H749 XWW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H749 XWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H749 XWW registered?

H749 XWW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is H749 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H749 XWW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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