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BPR 527T

1979 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1238cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,981 mi
Last recorded9,981 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 Honda Civic44,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 527T
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,238cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 9,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 9,789 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 9,784 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/upper sill/step (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/upper sill/step (5.2.6)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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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BPR 527T is a 1979 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 44,835 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 BPR 527T, 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 47 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BPR 527T?

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What year was BPR 527T registered?

BPR 527T is a 1979 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is BPR 527T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPR 527T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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