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M704 SEF

1995 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

162,720 mi
Last recorded162,720 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM704 SEF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 162,720 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration just met requirements on CO (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust joint rusty and weak on backbox

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr inner sill and rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 162,720 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration just met requirements on CO (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust joint rusty and weak on backbox

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr inner sill and rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 158,626 miles

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

Slight corrosion on exposed metal brake pipe ends

Slight fluid loss in area of power steering pump

Pass 17 Jan 2020 155,236 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion metal brake pipes where not covered with plastic

Fail 15 Jan 2020 155,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion metal brake pipes where not covered with plastic

Pass 9 Jan 2019 151,815 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 151,815 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 149,026 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 146,289 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 146,289 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 142,906 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 140,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 140,319 miles

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

Back box noisey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 140,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Back box noisey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 136,719 miles

2 stone chips in n/s of screen

light surface rust to n/s/r sill

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2014 136,719 miles

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

2 stone chips in n/s of screen

light surface rust to n/s/r sill

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2013 130,779 miles

Bonnet Damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 130,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet Damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 123,913 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 118,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 117,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 116,965 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front end bonnet damaged

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2009 116,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front end bonnet damaged

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2008 115,834 miles

accident damage to front

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2008 115,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

accident damage to front

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2007 113,826 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 113,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front end body damaged

n\s rear tyre wall worn

n\s wing mirror cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2006 111,546 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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M704 SEF is a 1995 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 M704 SEF, 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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M704 SEF is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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