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185,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed will need attention soon [ trimming ] (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
both headlight beam images deteriorating
front suspension arms and callipers different each side
sill covers fitted preventing examination
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split [ joint very close to calliper ] (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed will need attention soon [ trimming ] (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
both headlight beam images deteriorating
front suspension arms and callipers different each side
sill covers fitted preventing examination
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
offside and nearside rear inner arch areas rusty
side skirts fitted
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear exhaust touching body
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear exhaust touching body
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
front brake disc's lipped
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
n/s/f tyreworn on inner edge
n/s/r tyre has a flat spot
n/s/r tyre very close to limit
n/s/f tyreworn on inner edge
n/s/r tyre has a flat spot
n/s/r tyre very close to limit
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
scrach on screen
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
scrach on screen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
o/s/r tyre very close to limit
rear exhaust breaking up inside...o/s/f tyre close to limit
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
rear exhaust breaking up inside...o/s/f tyre close to limit
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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M478 FAP is a 1995 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.
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 M478 FAP, 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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M478 FAP is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 June 1995.
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