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B147 REC

1985 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,945 mi
Last recorded32,945 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Honda Civic67,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB147 REC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,945 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 32,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,600 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside cv gaitor cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2011 31,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside cv gaitor cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,869 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 30,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,509 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 30,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,044 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 30,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,578 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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B147 REC is a 1985 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1985 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 67,732 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 B147 REC, 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 41 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B147 REC registered?

B147 REC is a 1985 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 May 1985.

Is B147 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B147 REC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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