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S296 OLM

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,287 mi
Last recorded127,287 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 OLM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 127,287 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 119,710 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 113,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Front to rear brake pipes are covered [plastic covers] and unable to fully inspect

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre is low on the outer edge of tread

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 113,454 miles

Front front brake application uneven 55% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Front to rear brake pipes are covered [plastic covers] and unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre is low on the outer edge of tread

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 104,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,334 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre very perished

Fail 4 Apr 2014 99,204 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre very perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,860 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 88,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,609 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 70,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,270 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 64,268 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,030 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,855 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 51,940 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 49,917 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 OLM is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S296 OLM, 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 OLM is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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