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M838 DLK

1995 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,009 mi
Last recorded96,009 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 DLK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,009 miles

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

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

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust catalyst heatshield not fitted/removed

exhaust front pipe and catalyst corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel tank corroded

oil around sump gasket area

p.a.s. pipe corroded

pipe between steering rack gaitors unattached but no leaks and steering operation ok

radiator corroded/fins worn/and showing signs of water damage/leaks

rear arches/floor/sills/chassis corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

road wheels corroded

shock absorbers corroded

some corrosion on oil sump

Fail 5 Sep 2008 95,977 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust catalyst heatshield not fitted/removed

exhaust front pipe and catalyst corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel tank corroded

nearside front tyre perishing and worn/wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished and is 8 years old

oil around sump gasket area

p.a.s. pipe corroded

pipe between steering rack gaitors unattached but no leaks and steering operation ok

radiator corroded/fins worn/and showing signs of water damage/leaks

rear arches/floor/sills/chassis corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

road wheels corroded

shock absorbers corroded

some corrosion on oil sump

spare tyre flat and worn

Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,499 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 93,478 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 89,045 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 89,045 miles

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

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

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

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

All visible metal brake pipes are very rusty looking. †

Brake pedal feels soft and has lots of travel.

Exhaust emissions barely passed test. †

Front to rear fuel pipes are very rusty.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M838 DLK is a 1995 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M838 DLK, 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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M838 DLK is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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