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S285 EBR

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,492 mi
Last recorded94,492 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 EBR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 94,417 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 89,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle,Trailing arm swivel bush deteriorated, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 84,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 84,477 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2017 70,027 miles

Advise plastic sill covers fitted,

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

Offside Rear Advise tow bar mount plate not mounted correctly with bodywork ie flush,

Fail 16 Feb 2017 70,007 miles

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

Advise plastic sill covers fitted,

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

Offside Rear Advise tow bar mount plate not mounted correctly with bodywork ie flush,

Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,460 miles

advise various parts of underside and brake pipes covered in protective coating,

Fail 25 Feb 2016 65,413 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise various parts of underside and brake pipes covered in protective coating,

Fail 15 Feb 2016 65,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 65,116 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,116 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,758 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 62,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,305 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 61,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,575 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,686 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 55,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,290 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 54,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,358 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 52,358 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S285 EBR is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S285 EBR, 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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S285 EBR is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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