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J8 ELW

1995 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,361 mi
Last recorded138,361 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 ELW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 138,361 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 130,737 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall.

Fail 20 May 2010 130,737 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 20 May 2009 118,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 118,812 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 118,812 miles

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

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

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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J8 ELW is a 1995 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 91,713 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 J8 ELW, 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 31 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J8 ELW registered?

J8 ELW is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is J8 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 ELW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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