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L98 MSC

1971 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,646 mi
Last recorded108,646 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1971 Honda Civic88,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 MSC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2008 108,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear suspension arm bushes split

front pads low

nsr brake binding

play in osf track rod end

Pass 31 Jul 2008 108,646 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes split

front pads low

nsr brake binding

play in osf track rod end

Pass 4 Aug 2007 102,878 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 92,178 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 92,178 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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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L98 MSC is a 1971 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 88,786 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 L98 MSC, 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 55 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L98 MSC registered?

L98 MSC is a 1971 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L98 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L98 MSC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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