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M493 VYA

1995 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,782 mi
Last recorded79,782 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 VYA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2017 79,781 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,600 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 79,596 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,519 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s wiper split but clearing screen

o/s/r tyre split but not to cords

Fail 16 Mar 2015 78,515 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s wiper split but clearing screen

o/s/r tyre split but not to cords

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,026 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,842 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 77,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,495 miles

both side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,548 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,548 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,412 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 74,408 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,691 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,573 miles

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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M493 VYA is a 1995 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M493 VYA, 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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M493 VYA is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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