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JNO 285V

1979 Honda Civic

Gold Petrol 1238cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,678 mi
Last recorded62,678 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Honda Civic44,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNO 285V
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,238cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 62,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 61,482 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 59,799 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 59,527 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,440 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 59,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,392 miles

slight split on o/s/f wiper blade

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 59,392 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight split on o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

movement in top tourqe srm bush

slight play osf wheel

Fail 12 Sep 2011 57,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,389 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,221 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,199 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,399 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 51,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both steeribg rack side arms have slight play

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mounting rubber cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,193 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 48,193 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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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JNO 285V is a 1979 Honda Civic in Gold with a 1,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JNO 285V, 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 JNO 285V registered?

JNO 285V is a 1979 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 August 1979.

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