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M688 YFM

1995 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,770 mi
Last recorded111,770 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 YFM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 111,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 111,091 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust center pipe & the baffles in the tail pipe are loose

Gearbox mounting defective mounting rubber deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Plastic covers fitted to the offside & nearside outer sills

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both power steering pipes to the steering rack slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

offside rear & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 111,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe to the offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust centre pipe corroded & the baffles in the tail pipe are loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Offside Front Gearbox mounting defective Mounting rubber deteriorated ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Offside rear & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Plastic covers fitted to the offside & nearside outer sills

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both power steering pipes to the steering rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 109,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,244 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 108,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 106,144 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 106,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,421 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 104,421 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 102,239 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Oct 2014 102,239 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Jul 2013 99,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,481 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,556 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 90,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 85,952 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 81,405 miles

Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 81,405 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 77,086 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 77,086 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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M688 YFM is a 1995 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M688 YFM, 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 M688 YFM registered?

M688 YFM is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is M688 YFM safe to buy?

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