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S257 FTM

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,582 mi
Last recorded109,582 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 FTM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 109,582 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 109,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 103,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

front floors rusty

Pass 25 May 2021 100,289 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 May 2021 100,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 93,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,420 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 82,205 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle fall out of door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trayling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trayling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,372 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2017 59,502 miles

Oil leak ()

tested under wet conditions

Pass 16 May 2016 58,750 miles

Front brake pad and disc wear

Rear suspension arms large rubber mounts starting to split

Fail 16 May 2016 58,744 miles

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

Front brake pad and disc wear

Rear suspension arms large rubber mounts starting to split

Pass 18 May 2015 57,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 24 May 2014 55,724 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 51,646 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 51,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wear to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 47,366 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 43,216 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

front brake pads over half worn

rear number plate washed

Pass 12 May 2010 38,899 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,676 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 33,672 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,266 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 27,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 26,963 miles

both rear indicators faded

chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre perished

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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S257 FTM is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc 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 S257 FTM, 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 S257 FTM registered?

S257 FTM is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S257 FTM safe to buy?

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