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N218 VLS

1995 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,119 mi
Last recorded100,119 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 VLS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2007 100,119 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2006 88,460 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 88,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

accident repair

nearside front steering rack arm slight play

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2006 88,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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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N218 VLS is a 1995 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N218 VLS, 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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N218 VLS is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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