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J578 MEC

1991 Honda Civic Shuttle

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,418 mi
Last recorded68,418 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Honda Civic Shuttle96,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 MEC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Shuttle
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 68,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,031 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 60,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,300 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 52,300 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,241 miles

both wipers split but cleaning screen

Fail 17 Feb 2010 46,198 miles

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

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

both wipers split but cleaning screen

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,336 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 30,592 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread slighty cut and low on edge

offside rear tyre tread low on edge

Fail 26 Oct 2005 30,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear tyre tread slighty cut and low on edge

offside rear tyre tread low on edge

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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J578 MEC is a 1991 Honda Civic Shuttle in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1991 Honda Civic Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 96,441 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 J578 MEC, 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 35 years old, this Honda Civic Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J578 MEC is a 1991 Honda Civic Shuttle, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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