1991 · 33 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1991 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

212 MOT tests in 2024. 76.9% passed first time, compared with 71.1% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time76.9%
Failed or needed repairs23.1%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 212 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.8%
  3. Non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive2.4%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.9%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting1.9%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.4%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes10.8%
  2. Suspension9.9%
  3. Body & chassis9.0%
  4. Lights & electrics8.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Steering4.2%
  8. Tyres1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1991 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 76.9% of 1991 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 212 tests. The average for all 33-year-old cars was 71.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1991 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1991 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).