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A510 JEL

1983 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,220 mi
Last recorded9,220 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Honda Civic55,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA510 JEL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,220 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 6 Jul 2012 9,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 22 Jun 2012 8,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,769 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,956 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 90,360 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 82,421 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 82,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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A510 JEL is a 1983 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A510 JEL, 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 A510 JEL registered?

A510 JEL is a 1983 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 October 1983.

Is A510 JEL safe to buy?

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