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S42 VWB

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,444 mi
Last recorded148,444 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 VWB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 148,444 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 144,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front outer cv gaiters weeping grease

corrosion on both front footwells but not excessive

Pass 27 Feb 2017 135,628 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear thin

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter weeping grease

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter weeping grease

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 135,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Front brake pads starting to wear thin

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter weeping grease

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter weeping grease

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 130,061 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,780 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 117,980 miles

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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 117,980 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 110,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 110,060 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 103,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,309 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 96,123 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 90,406 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,869 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 73,821 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 73,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 65,380 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 65,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 55,621 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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S42 VWB is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S42 VWB, 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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S42 VWB is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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