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S448 HMW

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,489 mi
Last recorded123,489 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 HMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 123,489 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 108,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2014 108,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2013 105,669 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 105,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 102,467 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 98,612 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 98,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

check tracking.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 95,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,508 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 92,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 89,293 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 89,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 86,314 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 86,314 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 83,343 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 83,343 miles

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

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

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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S448 HMW is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S448 HMW, 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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S448 HMW is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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