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ADV 642X

1991 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,572 mi
Last recorded135,572 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda Civic90,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 642X
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 135,572 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 134,231 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 131,899 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,182 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 127,182 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 125,661 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 125,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 123,384 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 123,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,273 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 119,272 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 116,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 May 2017 116,598 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2016 113,198 miles

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (6.1.B.1a)

pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 3 May 2016 113,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (6.1.B.1a)

pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 7 May 2015 111,595 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/f cv joint noisey

Fail 5 May 2015 111,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/f cv joint noisey

Pass 17 Apr 2014 106,860 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 106,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 98,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 98,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 90,907 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 90,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 85,053 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Engine Mount Split

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 79,534 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 79,534 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 78,473 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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ADV 642X is a 1991 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1991 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 90,025 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 ADV 642X, 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 35 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ADV 642X is a 1991 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 March 1991.

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