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XCO 775

1985 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,557 mi
Last recorded54,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda Civic67,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCO 775
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 54,557 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 54,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 54,306 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 54,094 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,872 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,343 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,446 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 52,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill coroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs pitted and coroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear possible brake fluid leak inside drum

Fail 8 Oct 2016 52,442 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 52,023 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 51,416 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 50,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 49,832 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 May 2012 49,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2011 49,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 48,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,271 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,078 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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XCO 775 is a 1985 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1985 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 67,732 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 XCO 775, 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 41 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XCO 775 registered?

XCO 775 is a 1985 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 November 1985.

Is XCO 775 safe to buy?

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