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BYJ 448Y

1988 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,193 mi
Last recorded25,193 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic79,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYJ 448Y
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,193 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 25,191 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 4 Mar 2006 10,606 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 10,604 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front 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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BYJ 448Y is a 1988 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 79,320 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 BYJ 448Y, 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 38 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYJ 448Y registered?

BYJ 448Y is a 1988 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is BYJ 448Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYJ 448Y shows 4 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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