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S296 OFJ

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,195 mi
Last recorded128,195 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 OFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 128,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 128,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front windscreen cracked on nearside

Pass 13 Jan 2020 122,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 119,420 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,812 miles

n/s/r caliper damp

Fail 15 Feb 2016 109,799 miles

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

n/s/r caliper damp

Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,327 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 104,327 miles

Nearside 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 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,553 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes badly deteriorated

Centre and rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2014 96,553 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Both rear trailing arm bushes badly deteriorated

Centre and rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,462 miles

Front tyres wearing smooth inner edges

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm main bushes bonding starting to fail but not causing excessive movement

Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,466 miles

back box has slight corrosion at joint

both front outer cv gaitors slightly perished

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 82,878 miles

nsr tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,514 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 70,262 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,382 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 54,756 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 54,756 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 43,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,530 miles

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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S296 OFJ is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S296 OFJ, 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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S296 OFJ is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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