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EBA 963Y

1983 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,859 mi
Last recorded61,859 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Honda Civic55,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBA 963Y
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,859 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 61,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

reverse light permanently on

water pump leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2010 61,068 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 61,068 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre has nail in edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,968 miles

n/s rear tyre has screw in tread area,

oil level was low on presentation for test. topped up prior to emmission test.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,008 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 59,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level was low on presentation for test.also engine overheated due toi rad fan not working.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,712 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 55,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,480 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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EBA 963Y is a 1983 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,635 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 EBA 963Y, 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 43 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBA 963Y registered?

EBA 963Y is a 1983 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 April 1983.

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