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S188 ETV

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,807 mi
Last recorded73,807 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 ETV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 73,807 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S - Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 70,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear N/S + O/S Tyres Cracking

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 70,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S + O/S (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear N/S + O/S Tyres Cracking

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S + O/S (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,219 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S + N/S (2.7.3)

Rear N/S + O/S Tyres Cracking On Outer Wall

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 65,468 miles

o/s tyre sidewall slight wear outer

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,914 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 62,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 60,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,398 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly lipped & scored

Fail 14 Dec 2011 54,266 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly lipped & scored

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,871 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,532 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 48,529 miles

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

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 45,807 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,807 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,885 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 43,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Feb 2007 40,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,955 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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S188 ETV is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S188 ETV, 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 S188 ETV registered?

S188 ETV is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S188 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 ETV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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