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M851 VCT

1995 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,544 mi
Last recorded93,544 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 VCT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 93,544 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 82,517 miles

Minor engine oil leak + Both front tyres wearing bias on inner edges + Front wipers vibrate on screen

Fail 17 Oct 2024 82,517 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury O/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r wheel arches corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE TO REAR SILENCER BROKEN THROUGH CORROSION (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits SUSPECT DUE TO EXHAUST PROBLEM (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant reservoir empty + Minor engine oil leak +Front wipers noisy + Both front tyres wearing bias on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2023 71,656 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 65,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 58,469 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 58,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,302 miles

outer sills have covers on them.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,258 miles

outer sills have covers on them.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 53,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

outer sills have covers on them.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,413 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,409 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,404 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 49,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,473 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,054 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 43,054 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,895 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 37,895 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,518 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,792 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 24,162 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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M851 VCT is a 1995 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M851 VCT, 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 M851 VCT registered?

M851 VCT is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M851 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M851 VCT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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