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N257 EPO

1995 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,060 mi
Last recorded139,060 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 EPO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 139,060 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 139,060 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Both rear tyres close to limit inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Minor leak of exhaust gas

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2008 132,493 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 132,478 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 123,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 123,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 May 2006 118,871 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 118,871 miles

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

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

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

front pads low.

strange noise coming from offside front wheel when span backwards. i cannot see anything abnormal. sounds like the brake wear indicator in touching the disc?

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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N257 EPO is a 1995 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N257 EPO, 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 N257 EPO registered?

N257 EPO is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 September 1995.

Is N257 EPO safe to buy?

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