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A8 WCH

1998 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,526 mi
Last recorded165,526 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WCH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 165,526 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires ajustment or repair.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 165,526 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 155,795 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 144,937 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 144,936 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 139,299 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2009 131,651 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 121,130 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 112,549 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 100,354 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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A8 WCH is a 1998 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 82,977 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 A8 WCH, 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 28 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 WCH registered?

A8 WCH is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A8 WCH safe to buy?

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