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S185 VPW

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,317 mi
Last recorded84,317 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 VPW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,317 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 71,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 62,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre stop light disconected

exhaust emissions only just passed

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,743 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,320 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED

Fail 27 Oct 2016 51,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/660/R14 82H (4.1.E.1)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED

Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,814 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 39,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,545 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,214 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,643 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 29,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,630 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,690 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 27,690 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,721 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 26,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,605 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,312 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2006 22,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S185 VPW is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 78,715 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 S185 VPW, 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 27 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S185 VPW registered?

S185 VPW is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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