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M478 FAP

1995 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

185,299 mi
Last recorded185,299 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 FAP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 185,299 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 185,285 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 180,377 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 180,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 173,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 168,608 miles

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))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 168,608 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 164,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 164,372 miles

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))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 164,368 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 160,101 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 160,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 155,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Sep 2018 155,336 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 150,991 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 150,991 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 146,702 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 146,702 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 141,625 miles

front brake disc's lipped

Fail 24 Aug 2015 141,625 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 137,032 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 137,010 miles

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 132,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 132,553 miles

n/s/f tyreworn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has a flat spot

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

Pass 17 Aug 2012 128,534 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 128,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 123,850 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 123,850 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 118,836 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

scrach on screen

Fail 19 Aug 2010 118,777 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 113,274 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 113,198 miles

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

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2008 107,223 miles

rear exhaust breaking up inside...o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 26 Aug 2008 107,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 100,376 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 92,916 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 92,916 miles

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)

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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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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