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S285 HMW

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck96,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 HMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 96,369 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

corrosion build up on inner face of both front brake discs

extensive corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

nearside front headlight beam slightly distorted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic covers on offside and nearside outer sills not allowing full inspection of sills

slight damage on front number plate

Fail 7 Feb 2019 96,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear upper inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear lower crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear lower inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

corrosion build up on inner face of both front brake discs

extensive corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

nearside front headlight beam slightly distorted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front outer sill

plastic covers on offside and nearside outer sills not allowing full inspection of sills

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,984 miles

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

plastic covers over offside and nearside outer sills

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 31 Jan 2018 93,973 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

plastic covers over offside and nearside outer sills

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2017 92,006 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

rear wiper blade torn

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 3 Feb 2016 89,349 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

rear wiper blade torn

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,898 miles

corrosion develeoping throughout underside of vehicle

corrosion developing on suspension components of vehicle

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper fouling against centre brake light

slight damage on front number plate

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 2 Feb 2015 85,898 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion develeoping throughout underside of vehicle

corrosion developing on suspension components of vehicle

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper fouling against centre brake light

slight damage on front number plate

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,806 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 30 Jan 2014 82,806 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag light staying on

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2013 79,302 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag light staying on

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,219 miles

airbag warning light staying on

nearside rear door lock mechanism stiff

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 26 Jan 2012 76,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

airbag warning light staying on

nearside rear door lock mechanism stiff

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion build up on all brake discs

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

exhaust downpipe heatshields loose

nearside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

offside front brake back plate corroded

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,454 miles

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

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

corrosion build up on all brake discs

corrosion build up on exhaust downpipe and heatshields

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Fail 9 Feb 2010 69,454 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)

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

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

corrosion build up on all brake discs

corrosion build up on exhaust downpipe and heatshields

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,733 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 65,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

no rear seats in vehicle at time of test

noise from belt area in engine bay

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor inner securing clip missing

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,103 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 61,103 miles

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

corrosion build up on all brake discs

offside and nearside rear trailing arm pivot bushes starting to tear

rear wiper blade torn

slight bind on offside and nearside front brake discs

slight distortion in nearside rear tyre tread area

Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,823 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 55,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion build up on outer edges of all brake discs

nearside front wiper blade starting to tear at ends

offside front indicator bulb starting to fade

offside rear handbrake lever starting to sieze

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 27 Jan 2006 51,720 miles

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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S285 HMW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S285 HMW, 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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S285 HMW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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