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M820 DAF

1995 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,924 mi
Last recorded120,924 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM820 DAF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 120,924 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,525 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 120,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 113,669 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2022 113,661 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stick in wipers reach (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe ripped open and leaking and exhaust joins leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear car is too low is bottoming out cutting in to exhaust pipe

Rear reverse light out

Pass 28 Sep 2021 101,880 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,424 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 98,424 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 96,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,400 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 65,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 55,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,553 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 55,539 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,294 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 53,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 52,925 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,024 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 52,024 miles

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

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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M820 DAF is a 1995 Honda Civic in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M820 DAF, 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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M820 DAF is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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