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F158 SWK

1989 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,903 mi
Last recorded99,903 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Honda Civic87,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF158 SWK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 99,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear main suspension bushs perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Dec 2007 99,837 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear main suspension bushs perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Feb 2007 93,894 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 93,846 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

some play in steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2006 89,584 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 89,584 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F158 SWK is a 1989 Honda Civic in Blue 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 F158 SWK, 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 F158 SWK registered?

F158 SWK is a 1989 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 1989.

Is F158 SWK safe to buy?

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