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G105 XRO

1990 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

96,920 mi
Last recorded96,920 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda Civic88,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 XRO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 96,920 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 93,980 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 93,911 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 90,063 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water in o/s/r lamp

Fail 10 May 2023 90,059 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water in o/s/r lamp

Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,775 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2022 88,773 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2021 86,097 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Exhaust Section. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Tail gate Hinge Broken.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Discoloured (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 86,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center and rear Exhaust Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Tail gate Hinge Broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Discoloured (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 80,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 75,204 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 69,353 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,315 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 53,279 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 52,434 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,434 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 52,409 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 50,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 50,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,820 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 48,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,495 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 44,085 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 39,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 39,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,893 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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G105 XRO is a 1990 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1990 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 88,158 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 G105 XRO, 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 36 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G105 XRO is a 1990 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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