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NAR 556P

1976 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

57,893 mi
Last recorded57,893 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1976 Honda Civic43,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAR 556P
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,169cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,893 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 57,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 52,045 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 52,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 46,575 miles

corrosion forming on front inner wings

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

front top suspension mounts cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2011 46,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion forming on front inner wings

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

front top suspension mounts cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,460 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 43,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,419 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 34,418 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s and n/s top susp mounts cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,229 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 31,229 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,233 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 31,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,332 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 30,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 27,094 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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NAR 556P is a 1976 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,169cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1976 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 43,612 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 NAR 556P, 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 50 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NAR 556P registered?

NAR 556P is a 1976 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 May 1976.

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