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A196 VDE

1984 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,315 mi
Last recorded38,315 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1984 Honda Civic63,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA196 VDE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 38,315 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 38,315 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 37,913 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 37,907 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A196 VDE is a 1984 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 63,029 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 A196 VDE, 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 42 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A196 VDE registered?

A196 VDE is a 1984 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 1984.

Is A196 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A196 VDE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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