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S378 DFW

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,097 mi
Last recorded108,097 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 DFW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 108,097 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,756 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 96,870 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside parking brake force not as expected

Fail 29 Mar 2012 96,870 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside parking brake force not as expected

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,060 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 86,060 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 78,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,199 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,982 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 64,982 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2008 52,638 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres near limit,play o/s steering rack,rear suspension bushes splitting

Fail 15 May 2008 52,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front and o/s/r tyres near limit,play o/s steering rack,rear suspension bushes splitting

Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,241 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,663 miles

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

corrosion along exhaust system

unable to chec k door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody static metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

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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S378 DFW is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S378 DFW, 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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S378 DFW is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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