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S290 LFP

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,251 mi
Last recorded248,251 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 LFP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 248,251 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

right rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 248,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

right rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 243,482 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 243,446 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing

rear trailing arm rubber bushes perished

some of the LEDs are not working on side repeaters

Pass 12 Feb 2010 240,329 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 240,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 233,586 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 233,586 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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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S290 LFP is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S290 LFP, 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 S290 LFP registered?

S290 LFP is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S290 LFP safe to buy?

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