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S338 GMW

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,816 mi
Last recorded123,816 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck96,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 GMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 123,816 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 123,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

corner of n/s/f bumper loose.rest of bumper secure

Pass 7 Mar 2012 107,575 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding on ok for mot .

Pass 18 Mar 2011 100,654 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 100,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,912 miles

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

outter cover loose on steering wheel

Fail 12 Mar 2010 94,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

outter cover loose on steering wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,148 miles

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

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)

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)

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

front brake imbalance 25% requires attention!

rear number plate signs of backing seperation just passes test at time of test. o/s/f seat slightly damaged ok for mot.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 89,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

rear number plate signs of backing seperation just passes test at time of test. o/s/f seat slightly damaged ok for mot.

Fail 10 Mar 2008 80,992 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt worn on edge recheck next mot?,o/s/r lamp unit slight play in mounting to body.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 80,992 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt worn on edge recheck next mot?,o/s/r lamp unit slight play in mounting to body.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 72,945 miles

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

rear number plate backing signs of seperation ok for mot,rear view mirror windscreen slight play detected ok for mot.

Fail 5 Mar 2007 72,943 miles

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

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

o/s/f mirror glass cracked ,ok for mot.rear number plate signs of backing seperation,windscreen rear view mirror slight play in mounting fixing.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,896 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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S338 GMW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S338 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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S338 GMW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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