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CVW 198T

1979 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1238cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,903 mi
Last recorded47,903 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1979 Honda Civic44,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVW 198T
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,238cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,903 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 47,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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CVW 198T is a 1979 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CVW 198T, 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

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What year was CVW 198T registered?

CVW 198T is a 1979 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 April 1979.

Is CVW 198T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVW 198T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CVW 198T have outstanding finance?

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