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OFV 58T

1979 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,547 mi
Last recorded60,547 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1979 Honda Civic44,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFV 58T
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,547 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 60,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,725 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 57,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,384 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 52,382 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,654 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 49,645 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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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OFV 58T is a 1979 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OFV 58T, 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 OFV 58T registered?

OFV 58T is a 1979 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 April 1979.

Is OFV 58T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFV 58T shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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