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S279 LSW

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,028 mi
Last recorded107,028 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck96,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 LSW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2012 107,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front wiper blades split

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,161 miles

Front washers active on rear washers switch

nearside rear sill jacking point damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2011 103,070 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front washers active on rear washers switch

nearside rear sill jacking point damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2010 98,728 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 88,575 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 88,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2008 77,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,421 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 59,430 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 59,430 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,028 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust rusty

o/s steering rack slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2006 52,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Aerodeck?

Based on 54,884 MOT tests across 4,141 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,121
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,938
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,806
Stop lamp not working 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,211
brake binding 2,001
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S279 LSW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 96,841 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 Aerodeck fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 2,938 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S279 LSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Aerodeck typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Civic Aerodeck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S279 LSW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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