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DFH 840Y

1983 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,091 mi
Last recorded76,091 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1983 Honda Civic55,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 840Y
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,091 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,895 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 65,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 57,490 miles

both wiper blades split.boot catch repaired.all tyres perishing and o/s/f n ailed.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,865 miles

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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DFH 840Y is a 1983 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFH 840Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFH 840Y registered?

DFH 840Y is a 1983 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 May 1983.

Is DFH 840Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFH 840Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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