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CBU 49Y

1983 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,227 mi
Last recorded79,227 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Honda Civic55,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBU 49Y
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 79,227 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 78,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,741 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,490 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,478 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,186 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 77,181 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake slightly binding

underside has been undersealed

Pass 14 May 2014 76,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 75,702 miles

Engine slightly smokey on tickover

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front indicator lense is slightly damaged

Offside rear brake slightly sticky

Slight corrosion on all suspension coil springs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 75,514 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 74,721 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 May 2010 73,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front plate slightly damaged

Offside front side light lens slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 73,862 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front plate slightly damaged

Offside front side light lens slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 72,971 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 72,971 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 72,123 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 72,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2007 71,061 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 71,034 miles

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

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 70,014 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside front light lens cracked

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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CBU 49Y is a 1983 Honda Civic in White with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CBU 49Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CBU 49Y is a 1983 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 April 1983.

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