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G389 TAG

1998 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,342 mi
Last recorded115,342 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG389 TAG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 115,342 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2010 115,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 112,947 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 104,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 104,294 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 96,331 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 89,069 miles

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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G389 TAG is a 1998 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 82,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G389 TAG, 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 28 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G389 TAG registered?

G389 TAG is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is G389 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G389 TAG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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