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E256 TUE

1988 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,892 mi
Last recorded47,892 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic79,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE256 TUE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,892 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 47,892 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 37,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,703 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 31,699 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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E256 TUE is a 1988 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E256 TUE, 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

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What year was E256 TUE registered?

E256 TUE is a 1988 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E256 TUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E256 TUE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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