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S238 EPN

1999 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,658 mi
Last recorded75,658 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 EPN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,925 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil [both sides] (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides ] (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 70,923 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil [both sides] (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides ] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,090 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 69,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 12 Mar 2015 68,059 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,413 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,777 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,989 miles

Both outer sill's covered with body kit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Noise at offside rear brakes, requires brake inspection

SRS light on

Fail 22 Feb 2012 65,989 miles

Both outer sill's covered with body kit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Noise at offside rear brakes, requires brake inspection

SRS light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Feb 2011 64,394 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,455 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 62,435 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smear

Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 58,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,971 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 52,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,242 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 48,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,462 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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S238 EPN is a 1999 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S238 EPN, 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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S238 EPN is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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