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E286 VEC

1988 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,160 mi
Last recorded88,160 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic79,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE286 VEC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,160 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 88,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 84,192 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 84,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 82,390 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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E286 VEC is a 1988 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 E286 VEC, 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 E286 VEC registered?

E286 VEC is a 1988 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E286 VEC safe to buy?

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