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N285 HWP

1995 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,981 mi
Last recorded122,981 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 HWP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 122,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 117,973 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 117,968 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion o/s/f wing

fuel pipes corroded but not lesking

s/r/s light on

Pass 25 Aug 2010 112,792 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 112,792 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 108,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 108,121 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 102,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 102,174 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 95,956 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 95,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 88,719 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 83,137 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 83,019 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N285 HWP 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 N285 HWP, 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 N285 HWP registered?

N285 HWP is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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