1992 · 32 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1992 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

168 MOT tests in 2024. 78.0% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time78.0%
Failed or needed repairs22.0%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 168 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Horn: not working1.8%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced1.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.8%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.2%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.9%
  2. Suspension6.5%
  3. Body & chassis6.0%
  4. Steering5.4%
  5. Brakes5.4%
  6. Tyres4.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.0%

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 1992 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 78.0% of 1992 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 168 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1992 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).