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S197 CCE

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,988 mi
Last recorded112,988 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 CCE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2017 112,988 miles

Emissions not tested low flow from exhaust tail pipe unable to get readings (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,590 miles

Offside Front wearing heavy on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 104,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front wearing heavy on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,528 miles

FAILED the basic emissions test but passed the secondary test

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 92,528 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FAILED the basic emissions test but passed the secondary test

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 87,525 miles

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

cannot check condition of rear seat belts due to rear seats folded

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit(3mm) 175/65R14T

Fail 19 Jan 2013 87,525 miles

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

cannot check condition of rear seat belts due to rear seats folded

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit(3mm) 175/65R14T

Fail 21 Jan 2012 82,638 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear suspension arm bushes perished

o/s wiper blade spilt but still clears screen

stone chip area 'A'

Pass 21 Jan 2012 82,638 miles

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

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

both rear suspension arm bushes perished

o/s wiper blade spilt but still clears screen

stone chip area 'A'

Pass 22 Jan 2011 76,092 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,162 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,101 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,785 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 42,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,970 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,541 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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S197 CCE is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S197 CCE, 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 S197 CCE registered?

S197 CCE is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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