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E308 GJB

1988 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,878 mi
Last recorded143,878 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Honda Civic79,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE308 GJB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 143,878 miles

car getting weak with rust

rear bumper damaged

Fail 25 May 2013 143,636 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

car getting very weak with rust

Pass 13 Jun 2012 137,892 miles

inner and outer sills getting weak with rust

rear bumper insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2012 137,892 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

inner and outer sills getting weak with rust

rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2011 130,132 miles

getting a bit rusty around the edges

Pass 7 Jun 2010 124,348 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 120,790 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 116,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 110,465 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 110,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 99,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion apearing to both rear outer sills

Fail 2 Jun 2006 99,341 miles

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

surface corosion apearing to both rear outer sills

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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E308 GJB is a 1988 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E308 GJB, 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 E308 GJB registered?

E308 GJB is a 1988 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is E308 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E308 GJB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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