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S268 DWS

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,135 mi
Last recorded108,135 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 DWS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 108,135 miles

Both rear suspension arm mounting bushes starting to seperate.

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 108,132 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Both rear suspension arm mounting bushes starting to seperate.

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,568 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 102,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 95,547 miles

Both outter sills have plastic covers

Both rear shockabsorbers slightly damp

Front disc and pads getting low

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 95,547 miles

Both outter sills have plastic covers

Both rear shockabsorbers slightly damp

Front disc and pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 86,880 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,378 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,019 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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S268 DWS is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S268 DWS, 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 S268 DWS registered?

S268 DWS is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S268 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S268 DWS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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