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A430 LHC

1983 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,513 mi
Last recorded48,513 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Honda Civic55,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA430 LHC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 48,513 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 48,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine coolant leak

rear wiper ineffective

Fail 10 Jul 2020 47,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pads worn

engine coolant leak

rear wiper ineffective

Pass 25 Jul 2019 47,593 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,313 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 46,313 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,804 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 44,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,480 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,594 miles

Hand brake adjustment could be better

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,433 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,595 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,723 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 37,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 36,281 miles

reverse lights not working

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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A430 LHC is a 1983 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A430 LHC, 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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What year was A430 LHC registered?

A430 LHC is a 1983 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A430 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A430 LHC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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