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E259 NMC

1988 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,883 mi
Last recorded61,883 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic79,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE259 NMC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 61,883 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2008 61,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,963 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

osr & nsr tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 10 Aug 2006 58,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

osr tyre cracking on walls

Pass 15 Aug 2005 57,318 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2005 57,318 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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E259 NMC is a 1988 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E259 NMC, 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 E259 NMC registered?

E259 NMC is a 1988 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 January 1988.

Is E259 NMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E259 NMC shows 6 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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