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S488 HMW

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,678 mi
Last recorded125,678 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 HMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 125,678 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 125,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 111,590 miles

nsf+nsr tyre treads splitting

Fail 23 Jan 2016 111,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

nsf+nsr tyre treads splitting

Pass 23 Jan 2015 106,454 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,562 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 101,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,336 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 91,819 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 91,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,892 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 86,813 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

High level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 81,191 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 81,191 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,086 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 75,086 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,120 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 69,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,300 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007

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

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

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

offside side front tyre tread pattern worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,306 miles

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to split

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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S488 HMW is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S488 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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S488 HMW is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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