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B199 XUM

1985 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,217 mi
Last recorded159,217 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Honda Civic67,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 XUM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 159,217 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 159,176 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B199 XUM is a 1985 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B199 XUM, 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 B199 XUM registered?

B199 XUM is a 1985 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 June 1985.

Is B199 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B199 XUM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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