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H272 TEP

1998 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,941 mi
Last recorded190,941 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH272 TEP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 190,941 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 187,738 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 183,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 177,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 173,839 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 173,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 166,857 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 162,646 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 159,593 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 158,636 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 158,636 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 148,859 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre close to limit 1.6mm

oil leak

power steering rack has slight fluid leak

sff side front track rod end slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2006 149,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2005 141,803 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2005 141,803 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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H272 TEP is a 1998 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H272 TEP, 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 H272 TEP registered?

H272 TEP is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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