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E278 WKJ

1988 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,859 mi
Last recorded61,859 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic79,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 WKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 61,859 miles

N/S/F tyre cut but not showing cords

windscreen cracked outside the swept erea

Fail 14 Dec 2009 61,859 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

N/S/F tyre cut but not showing cords

windscreen cracked outside the swept erea

Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,970 miles

windscreen cracked outside zone a and b / offside front wing rusty at the bottom / offside rear wheel arch rusty ,

Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,807 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 58,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,428 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 56,537 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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E278 WKJ is a 1988 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E278 WKJ, 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 E278 WKJ registered?

E278 WKJ is a 1988 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is E278 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E278 WKJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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