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F138 MMX

1989 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,537 mi
Last recorded122,537 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Honda Civic87,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 MMX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 122,537 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 122,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 111,724 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 111,724 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 95,248 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 95,248 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F138 MMX is a 1989 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F138 MMX, 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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What year was F138 MMX registered?

F138 MMX is a 1989 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 July 1989.

Is F138 MMX safe to buy?

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