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187,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both front (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
general surface corrosion on underside components
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both front (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
general surface corrosion on underside components
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
boot lid not opening
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general surface corrosion on underside components
under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general surface corrosion on underside components
under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front tyres 2-3 mm
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front bumpstops loose in top mounts
heatshield above centre exhaust deteriorated and loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV08 RAU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 OV08 RAU, 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 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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OV08 RAU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 April 2008.
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