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E159 MNV

1988 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,581 mi
Last recorded40,581 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic79,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 MNV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,581 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,998 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,402 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,549 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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E159 MNV is a 1988 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E159 MNV, 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 E159 MNV registered?

E159 MNV is a 1988 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E159 MNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E159 MNV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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