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SW08ORL
2008 HONDA CIVIC
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2204cc
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- Registration SW08ORL
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2204cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
15 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,751 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,613 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,613 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,803 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front cross member corroded
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,803 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front cross member corroded
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,239 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,228 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,311 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020 12 Jun 202627 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
25 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,672 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2019 12 Jun 202618 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,047 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trey insecure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe covered in grease
15 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe covered in grease
- Under trey insecure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,525 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- exhaust rear heat shield insecure
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
1 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Braking system leaking from brake hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rear heat shield insecure
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,857 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
13 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,593 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2015 12 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,805 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,078 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2012 12 Jun 202626 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW08ORL was registered on 2008-06-27
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