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B221 AYD

1985 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,004 mi
Last recorded107,004 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Honda Civic67,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB221 AYD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 107,004 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 107,003 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,840 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 100,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,318 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 93,318 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 89,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

offside front lower windscreen discoloured

offside rear brake squeal when service brake applied requires further investigation

signs of coolant from thermostat housing

Fail 23 Feb 2010 89,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

offside front lower windscreen discoloured

offside rear brake squeal when service brake applied requires further investigation

signs of coolant from thermostat housing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 87,151 miles

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

slight damage to offside front indicator

Fail 24 Feb 2009 87,151 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight damage to offside front indicator

Pass 22 Feb 2008 85,575 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 83,747 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 83,747 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2006 81,393 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 81,392 miles

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

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

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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B221 AYD is a 1985 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 B221 AYD, 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 B221 AYD registered?

B221 AYD is a 1985 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 April 1985.

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