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N248 OBC

1995 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,536 mi
Last recorded108,536 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 OBC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,536 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

chip in screen

drivers seat loose

exhaust deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

oversills fitted

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

tyres perished

Fail 12 Feb 2015 108,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

chip in screen

drivers seat loose but secure

exhaust deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated

oversills fitted

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2014 108,368 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Accident Damage To Bonet And N/S Front Wing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S Door Mirror Brolen

N/S Headlamp Aim Adjusted

Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,059 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre heavily worn inner edge

rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 100,021 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre heavily worn inner edge

rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 99,290 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,162 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet release sticks in open position but can be pushed back and bonnet shut securely

both front tyres are only just above min. requirements

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

signs of corrosion to o/s outer sill at rear

tailgate is securely shut but open warning light is on. Adequate inspection could be carried out from inside vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2012 86,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet release sticks in open position but can be pushed back and bonnet shut securely

both front tyres are only just above min. requirements

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

signs of corrosion to o/s outer sill at rear

tailgate is securely shut but open warning light is on. Adequate inspection could be carried out from inside vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2011 80,386 miles

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

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

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

tailgate not opening and open warning light on but tailgate securely closed and access gained from inside vehicle for inspection

Fail 22 Dec 2011 80,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

tailgate not opening and open warning light on but tailgate securely closed and access gained from inside vehicle for inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2010 72,537 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 72,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,701 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,816 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 54,683 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,626 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,171 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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N248 OBC is a 1995 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N248 OBC, 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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N248 OBC is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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