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S487 FGJ

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,848 mi
Last recorded94,848 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 FGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 94,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 87,100 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 87,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 79,715 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 79,712 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,522 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 76,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,400 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 71,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,368 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 62,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n\s headlight washer loose

n\s\r tyre cracking but no cord exposed

surface corrosion on flexy brake pipe unions

Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2007 42,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,186 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (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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S487 FGJ is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S487 FGJ, 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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What year was S487 FGJ registered?

S487 FGJ is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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