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S208 GMW

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,340 mi
Last recorded169,340 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck96,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 GMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 169,340 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2010 169,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 156,647 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 156,596 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 146,971 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 146,971 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 139,519 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 139,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise slight movement in n/s/f track rod end ball joint.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 115,558 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Aerodeck?

Based on 54,884 MOT tests across 4,141 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,121
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,938
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,806
Stop lamp not working 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,211
brake binding 2,001
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S208 GMW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 96,841 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 Aerodeck fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 2,938 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S208 GMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Aerodeck typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Civic Aerodeck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S208 GMW registered?

S208 GMW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S208 GMW safe to buy?

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