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G50 BAD

1998 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,239 mi
Last recorded152,239 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG50 BAD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 152,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 152,167 miles

Exhaust and sum damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 152,167 miles

Exhaust and sum damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 151,853 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 150,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 149,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 144,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 144,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 136,317 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 132,816 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 132,809 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 128,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low and all tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2010 124,494 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 121,560 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 108,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 108,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 96,723 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 96,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 82,556 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

offside front brake pads very low

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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G50 BAD is a 1998 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G50 BAD, 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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G50 BAD is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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