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N488 RFX

1995 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,519 mi
Last recorded62,519 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 RFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,519 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 62,519 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,680 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges,,

offside front outer cv boot slight leak..

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,547 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,395 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 53,395 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,151 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 16 Aug 2011 50,150 miles

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

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,874 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 46,874 miles

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

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

BOTHREAR TYRES PERISHED N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,525 miles

osr nsr tyres starting to perish

nsf osf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,273 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 28 Jul 2008 42,273 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,840 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 39,840 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,118 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and on legal limit

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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N488 RFX is a 1995 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N488 RFX, 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 N488 RFX registered?

N488 RFX is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N488 RFX safe to buy?

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