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S408 FGC

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,341 mi
Last recorded74,341 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 FGC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 74,341 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2023 72,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,872 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 70,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,180 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 67,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,889 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 60,888 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,718 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 51,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 47,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,143 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,894 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 37,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,588 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 35,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,358 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 32,027 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 32,027 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,849 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,518 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 29,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S408 FGC is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S408 FGC, 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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S408 FGC is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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