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S297 HMW

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

213,399 mi
Last recorded213,399 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck96,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 HMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 213,399 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear indicator bulbs faded

front brake discs lipped/corroded

fuel filler neck pipe heavily corroded

headlight lenses scratched/frosted

poor headlight beam images

sump pan heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 194,899 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate cracked

headlight lenses scratched/frosting

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 175,886 miles

rear indicator bulbs faded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 175,886 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 153,923 miles

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

n/s/f brake showing signs of overheating

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 153,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

n/s/f brake showing signs of overheating

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2013 134,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted

plastic covers fitted over outersills

rear indicator bulbs faded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 134,733 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded/in poor condition

n/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted

plastic covers fitted over outersills

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 115,586 miles

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

minor stonechips to screen

plastic covers fitted over outersills

play at steering wheel

rear exhaust heavily corroded at joint

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,234 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 97,159 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 92,872 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 92,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,021 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 83,890 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 83,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 79,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 74,637 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 74,619 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S297 HMW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S297 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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S297 HMW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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