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E539 DGU

1987 Honda Civic Shuttle

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,219 mi
Last recorded73,219 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Honda Civic Shuttle88,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE539 DGU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Shuttle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

Bulkhead corroded

General corrosion throughout

Screen cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,767 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

baulk head corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2017 72,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp insecure nearside (1.3.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear boot floor,nearside front inner wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

baulk head corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,521 miles

hazard warning switch needs looking at

near side front and off sides tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 69,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,409 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2012 633,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,166 miles

Oil leak

offside front indickator lamp damaged

tow bar

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,070 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 63,068 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,006 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 63,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 62,750 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F Indicator lens cracked.

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight corrorsion, top of bulkhead.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F Indicator lens cracked.

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight corrorsion, top of bulkhead.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 62,444 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F & N/S/R Exterior door trim strip missing.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 62,440 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F & N/S/R Exterior door trim strip missing.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 62,074 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 62,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,639 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Shuttle?

Based on 10,499 MOT tests across 1,880 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
3,095
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,880
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 782
constant velocity joint gaiter split 683
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 626
Stop lamp not working 440
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E539 DGU is a 1987 Honda Civic Shuttle in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1987 Honda Civic Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 88,442 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 Shuttle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E539 DGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Honda Civic Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E539 DGU is a 1987 Honda Civic Shuttle, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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