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N538 GLN

1995 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

901,009 mi
Last recorded901,009 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 GLN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 901,009 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES 3/ O/S/R TYRE JUST LEGAL

Fail 9 Feb 2012 901,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES 3/ O/S/R TYRE JUST LEGAL

Pass 9 Feb 2011 90,509 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES 3/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 2 Feb 2011 90,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES 3/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 17 Feb 2010 100,528 miles

1/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES 2/ SILL COVERS FITTED 3/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT PIPE

Fail 11 Feb 2010 100,408 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH IN PLACES 2/ SILL COVERS FITTED 3/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT PIPE

Pass 21 Feb 2009 93,498 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 93,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 122,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat in offside rear belt.

Fail 16 Dec 2005 114,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 114,703 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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N538 GLN is a 1995 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N538 GLN, 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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N538 GLN is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 November 1995.

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