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S238 NLY

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,852 mi
Last recorded99,852 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 NLY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 99,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 99,852 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 177,504 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 177,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 164,964 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 164,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 151,626 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 136,871 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 136,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 122,117 miles

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

Nearside front brake has very slight brake bind.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear suspension rubber bush is split and torn.

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear suspension rubber bush is split and torn.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 104,912 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension rubber bush is split and cracked,advise to change.

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

Offside rear suspension rubber bush issplit and cracked ,advise to change.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 104,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear suspension rubber bush is split and cracked,advise to change.

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

Offside rearsuspension rubber bush is split and cracked,advise to change.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 90,239 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 76,121 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 NLY is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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