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M490 MFJ

1995 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

58,490 mi
Last recorded58,490 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 MFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,490 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both LENS (1.7.5a)

oil leaks

Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,289 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both LENS (1.7.5a)

oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,705 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 55,700 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,660 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside rare tyre has a cut not deep enough.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 53,659 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside rare tyre has a cut not deep enough.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,859 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,976 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,661 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 May 2011 49,661 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2010 46,432 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 46,432 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 44,124 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 44,124 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 42,809 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,629 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 40,623 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,918 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 34,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M490 MFJ is a 1995 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M490 MFJ, 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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M490 MFJ is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 April 1995.

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