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N161 CWL

1995 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,404 mi
Last recorded156,404 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 CWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 156,404 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working offside (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 147,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 147,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 139,394 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 131,312 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 122,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlight outer lenes deteriorating reducing light output and starting to disrupt pattern

high level brake light not working

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 20 Aug 2013 122,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlight outer lenes deteriorating reducing light output and starting to disrupt pattern

high level brake light not working

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 21 Aug 2012 115,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both headlamp outer lenses are deteriorating reducing light output slightly

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 21 Aug 2012 115,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both headlamp outer lenses are deteriorating reducing light output slightly

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 23 Aug 2011 106,549 miles

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Sep 2009 92,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2008 84,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

plastic covers prevent proper examination of bodysills

Fail 23 Sep 2008 84,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

plastic covers prevent proper examination of bodysills

Pass 26 Sep 2007 77,053 miles

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

Slight exhaust leak from front joint of rear section of system.

Some stress cracking in both driveshaft outer CVJ gaiters.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,916 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 68,916 miles

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

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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N161 CWL is a 1995 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N161 CWL, 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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N161 CWL is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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