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M438 BCL

1995 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,114 mi
Last recorded99,114 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 BCL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,114 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 99,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,087 miles

Horn weak.

N/s/r brake noisy.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s & n/s front brake application uneven.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sill areas.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS light not working.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 93,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn weak.

N/s/r brake noisy.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s & n/s front brake application uneven.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sill areas.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS light not working.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2011 89,041 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs are worn and pitted

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn

sill covers are fitted (unable to carry out full check)

the o/s/f brake is binding slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2010 88,014 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs are worn and pitted

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn

sill covers are fitted (unable to carry out full check)

the o/s/f brake is binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2009 86,194 miles

all rear suspension components rusty

base of rear wing corroded n/s

base of rear wing o/s corroded

most of front suspension components rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2009 86,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear suspension components rusty

base of rear wing corroded n/s

base of rear wing o/s corroded

most of front suspension components rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,021 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 85,021 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,468 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRES ARE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 73,591 miles

ADVISE VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST

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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M438 BCL is a 1995 Honda Civic in White with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M438 BCL, 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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M438 BCL is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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