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XAR 868S

1978 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,141 mi
Last recorded73,141 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 1978 Honda Civic48,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAR 868S
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2006 73,141 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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XAR 868S is a 1978 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 48,330 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 XAR 868S, 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 48 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAR 868S registered?

XAR 868S is a 1978 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is XAR 868S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAR 868S shows 2 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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