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E242 PRU

1988 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,125 mi
Last recorded60,125 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
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

RegistrationE242 PRU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2008 60,125 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,364 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 55,364 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 51,372 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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E242 PRU is a 1988 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E242 PRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E242 PRU?

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What year was E242 PRU registered?

E242 PRU is a 1988 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E242 PRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E242 PRU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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