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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CIVICs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:53.19%
(The average a petrol HONDA CIVIC year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:1,098 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|72
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|72
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|57
Registration plate lamp issues55
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|54
Headlamp aim out of alignment46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively43
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|39
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|34
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle23
Registration plate issues23
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Brake pipe excessively corroded22
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|21
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|19
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort18
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Windscreen has damage15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|12
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear brake application uneven9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Front brake application uneven4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|4
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear brake binding2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2

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