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S388 DFW

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,942 mi
Last recorded107,942 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 DFW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 107,942 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 107,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 94,910 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 94,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,838 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 82,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,793 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 63,793 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn onouter edge

offside front tyre worn oninner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,784 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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S388 DFW is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S388 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S388 DFW registered?

S388 DFW is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S388 DFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 DFW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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