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M953 DGK

1995 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,191 mi
Last recorded130,191 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM953 DGK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 130,191 miles

Front number plate cracked

NSF tyre worn outer edge

NSR tyre slightly distorted

OSF tyre worn inner edge

OSR tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 130,091 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate cracked

NSF tyre worn outer edge

NSR tyre slightly distorted

OSF tyre worn inner edge

OSR tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012

Front number plate cracked

OSR tyre slightly distorted

Fail 14 Aug 2012

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front number plate cracked

OSR tyre slightly distorted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 122,529 miles

front number plate slight damage

handbrake travels high

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2011 122,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate slight damage

handbrake travels high

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2010 117,889 miles

o/s/r tyre/wheel possable distortion, front tyres worn inner edge,rear tyres low pressure(pumped up o/s) engine oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2010 117,889 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre/wheel possable distortion, front tyres worn inner edge,rear tyres low pressure(pumped up o/s) engine oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 110,346 miles

Handbrake Lever Is Close To The End Of The Reserve Travel(Will Need Adjusting Soon).

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 98,926 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 98,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 96,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 93,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 93,108 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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M953 DGK is a 1995 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M953 DGK, 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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M953 DGK is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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