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M448 DHU

1995 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,406 mi
Last recorded111,406 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM448 DHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 111,406 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,294 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 108,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,274 miles

to low for rbt

Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,432 miles

to low for rbt

Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 96,005 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 94,057 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 94,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,475 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 81,475 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,849 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 80,849 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,918 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 79,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,847 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 78,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 77,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 76,980 miles

Front anti-roll bar nearside and offside link arm bushes cracked

Front number plate cracked

Metal sections of all four brake flexy hoses corroded

Nearside and offside rear suspension main support bushes cracked

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2005 76,344 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside and offside rear suspension arms main support bushes cracked

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Uneven wear at offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2005 76,344 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside and offside rear suspension arms main support bushes cracked

Rear number plate in poor condition

Uneven wear at offside rear tyre

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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M448 DHU is a 1995 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M448 DHU, 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 M448 DHU registered?

M448 DHU is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M448 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M448 DHU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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