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AB07 RUM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,556 mi
Last recorded115,556 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB07 RUM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 115,556 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,755 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 112,755 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,556 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 104,556 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,702 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 99,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,893 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 91,405 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,225 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 82,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 74,014 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 60,462 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,705 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,664 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 30,898 miles

nearside rear brakes has got hot

nearside rear service brake has a slight bind

rear pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2013 21,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 8,755 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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AB07 RUM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 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 AB07 RUM, 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 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB07 RUM registered?

AB07 RUM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AB07 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB07 RUM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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