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M231 XBM

1995 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,701 mi
Last recorded64,701 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 XBM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,701 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING

WINDSCREEN DELAMINATING

Fail 28 Jun 2016 64,677 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING

WINDSCREEN DELAMINATING

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,947 miles

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)

nearside front wearing on edge

Fail 12 Jun 2015 63,947 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside front wearing on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,171 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to see all of outer sills due to covers

Fail 6 Jun 2013 59,809 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to see all of outer sills due to covers

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,475 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 57,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,026 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 56,026 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,476 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,377 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 50,376 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,513 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 44,452 miles

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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M231 XBM is a 1995 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M231 XBM, 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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M231 XBM is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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