MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside mains (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch also sharp edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside and nearside plastic outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle
Plastic outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel filler pipe coroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rackend to rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight play offside front rackend to rod
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
seat belts fluffing c/v boots worn front and rear suspension rubbers worn under body corroding all over tyres worn
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
seat belts fluffing c/v boots worn front and rear suspension rubbers and mounts wearing under body corroding all over tyres worn
O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE WORN
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE WORN
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer 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)
Oil leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate showing signs of deteriation
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion to both rear brake pipes
pin hole in offside outer c.v. gaiter
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N478 XNU is a 1995 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N478 XNU, 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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N478 XNU is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 1995.
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