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M278 CGH

1995 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,423 mi
Last recorded80,423 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 CGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 80,423 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 80,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,611 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 77,889 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,765 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 57,445 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,389 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 55,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,875 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012
Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,354 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,967 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,646 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 41,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,659 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension 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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M278 CGH is a 1995 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M278 CGH, 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 M278 CGH registered?

M278 CGH is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M278 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M278 CGH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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