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S290 GMW

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,704 mi
Last recorded108,704 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck96,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 GMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 108,704 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 108,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 95,694 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 95,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Air bag warning light on.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,969 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 158,693 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 140,028 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 140,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 May 2006 119,576 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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S290 GMW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S290 GMW, 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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S290 GMW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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