MOT Status
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182,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Position lamp showing red light to the front both fronts ? purple (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Manifold cracked before the catalytic converter. (8.2.1.1 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to vehicle running rough and not revving. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Leak around the throttle body. (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Electrical wiring connectors for steering disconnected Wiring for the horn loose and exposed. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring around suspension and steering components is touching the wheel from aftermarket lighting. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
Vehicle is Under-sealed.
Engine covers/Under-trays fitted
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and Rear (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle is heavily Under-sealed
Engine covers/Under-trays fitted
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Vehicle is heavily Under-sealed
Engine covers/Under trays fitted
Engine covers/Under-trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres cracking within treads (slight)
exhaust manifold cracked
exhaust middle and rear sections corroded
front bumper is insecure on offside
offside front seatbelt slow to retract
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres cracking within treads (slight)
exhaust manifold cracked
exhaust middle and rear sections corroded
front bumper is insecure on offside
offside front seatbelt slow to retract
ADVISE EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR CORRODED
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight tarnish to rear number plate
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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S208 XRJ is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S208 XRJ, 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 S208 XRJ registered?
S208 XRJ is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 January 1999.
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