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A429 DGU

1983 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,038 mi
Last recorded66,038 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Honda Civic55,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA429 DGU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,705 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Fail 19 Jun 2017 63,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,303 miles

front suspension bushes showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,913 miles

Petrol Cap Seal Perishing.

Positive Battery Terminal Corroded.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 61,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Petrol Cap Seal Perishing.

Positive Battery Terminal Corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,573 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 60,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 58,494 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,334 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 55,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,836 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,550 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2005 39,017 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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A429 DGU is a 1983 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,635 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 A429 DGU, 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 43 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A429 DGU is a 1983 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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