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B38 XYN

1985 Honda Civic

Gold Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Honda Civic67,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB38 XYN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2007 73,699 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

both front outer cv gaiter worn

heavy corrosion to offside front lower quarter pannel

offside front A frame heavy corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,724 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 72,707 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate bolt missing

Front offside bumper insecure

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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B38 XYN is a 1985 Honda Civic in Gold with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B38 XYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B38 XYN registered?

B38 XYN is a 1985 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 1985.

Is B38 XYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B38 XYN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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