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J8 PYA

1994 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda Civic93,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 PYA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,990 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 95,978 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 94,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive on sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 94,410 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive on sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,621 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,247 miles

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,437 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,952 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,449 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,460 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,497 miles

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,197 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,589 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,963 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,034 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 71,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,822 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,271 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,065 miles

o/s rear wheel arch corroded & starting to split (may cause a sharp edge)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 64,065 miles

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

o/s rear wheel arch corroded & starting to split ( may caise sharp edge)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 62,159 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 60,569 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 PYA is a 1994 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1994 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 93,190 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 PYA, 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 32 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 PYA registered?

J8 PYA is a 1994 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J8 PYA safe to buy?

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