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F104 THW

1989 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,839 mi
Last recorded143,839 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Honda Civic87,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF104 THW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 143,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust slight blowing

rear offside tyre inner edge worn

slight play rack

Fail 23 Jan 2012 143,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust slight blowing

rear offside tyre inner edge worn

slight play rack

Pass 13 Jan 2011 139,717 miles

f/o/s inner c/v boot gaitor split

f/o/s rack slightly damp (no visual leak detected)

rear shock absorber lower bushes worn (no movement)

slight play rack

Fail 12 Jan 2011 139,717 miles

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

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

f/o/s inner c/v boot gaitor split

f/o/s rack slightly damp (no visual leak detected)

rear shock absorber lower bushes worn (no movement)

slight play rack

Pass 15 Jan 2010 135,567 miles

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes worn (no movement)

both rear suspension arms centre bushes small splits

exhaust system corroded/slight blowing

slight play rack

Fail 13 Jan 2010 135,534 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes worn (no movement)

both rear suspension arms centre bushes small splits

exhaust system corroded/slight blowing

slight play rack

Pass 15 Jan 2009 130,054 miles

front headlamps slight low intensity

front lower susp arms bushes splitting

r/o/s tyre edge worn

rear susp arms bushes small splits

Fail 15 Jan 2009 130,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

brake master cyl level slightly low

front brake pads worn

front headlamps slight low intensity

front lower susp arms bushes splitting

o/s underfloor area to sill corroded

r/o/s tyre edge worn

rear brakes slight noise when applied

rear susp arms bushes small splits

Pass 16 Jan 2008 123,468 miles

r/o/s tyre worn

rear s/absorbers lower bushes worn

rear susp arms centre bushes small splits

Pass 18 Jan 2006 106,187 miles

front brake pads slightly worn †r/o/s tyre edge slightly worn

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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F104 THW is a 1989 Honda Civic in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 87,757 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 F104 THW, 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 37 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F104 THW is a 1989 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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