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EEL 162T

1979 Honda Civic

Gold Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,665 mi
Last recorded50,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Honda Civic44,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 162T
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2009 50,665 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 45,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 45,088 miles

Front lower valance and both rear outer wheel arches corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Surface corrosion both rear inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2006 45,088 miles

Front lower valance and both rear outer wheel arches corroded.

Surface corrosion both rear inner and 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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EEL 162T is a 1979 Honda Civic in Gold with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 44,835 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 EEL 162T, 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 47 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EEL 162T registered?

EEL 162T is a 1979 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is EEL 162T safe to buy?

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