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S251 NLX

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,835 mi
Last recorded106,835 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 NLX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 106,835 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front and rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,172 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 104,172 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 100,620 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 97,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,280 miles

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

freeplay in steering rack

front side lights poor

number plates in very poor condition

washers poor

Fail 21 Dec 2011 92,280 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

freeplay in steering rack

front side lights poor

number plates in very poor condition

washers poor

Fail 16 Dec 2010 86,413 miles

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

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

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

all shockers leaking

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting badly

rear tyres just legal

Pass 16 Dec 2010 86,413 miles

all shockers leaking

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting badly

rear tyres just legal

Fail 10 Dec 2009 81,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear trailing arm bushes worn badly

exhaust rusty and weak

nearside front tyre on limits

offside rear tyre just legal

Pass 10 Dec 2009 81,785 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn badly

exhaust rusty and weak

nearside front tyre on limits

offside rear tyre just legal

Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,089 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 54,665 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 54,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Slight Binding On Off Side Front Brake

Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,921 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 37,907 miles

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

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

all tyres getting low, odd size tyres fitted to front & rear axles. 195/60x14 front, 185/60x14 rear.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

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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S251 NLX is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc 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 S251 NLX, 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 S251 NLX registered?

S251 NLX is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S251 NLX safe to buy?

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