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S409 SLH

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,665 mi
Last recorded85,665 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 SLH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 85,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Additional stop not working

Child seat fitted

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

Protective shield on Cat , loose

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,162 miles

Offside wiper split but clears screen

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rattles on body of car

Fail 26 Sep 2015 75,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper split but clears screen

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rattles on body of car

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 67,331 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 45,765 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

recommend not to drive with tyre as is showing cords and is very dangerous

Fail 7 Sep 2013 45,104 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s wiper rubber splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,111 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn tracking recommended

Fail 26 Apr 2010 29,538 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn tracking recommended

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,492 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,134 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 24,053 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,753 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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S409 SLH is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S409 SLH, 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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S409 SLH is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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