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D281 YRD

1987 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1987 Honda Civic76,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 YRD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 96,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion from floor to sill on both sides under vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2007 96,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion from floor to sill on both sides under vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2006 92,281 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 92,281 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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D281 YRD is a 1987 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 76,646 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 D281 YRD, 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 39 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D281 YRD registered?

D281 YRD is a 1987 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D281 YRD safe to buy?

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