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S51 FGP

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

78,654 mi
Last recorded78,654 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 FGP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,654 miles

Emissions not tested due to over heating and coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,458 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,458 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,606 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 67,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,276 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,687 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,538 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 53,538 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,329 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 42,329 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,688 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated,nsr just acceptable recommend attention

both rear tyres perishing

osr hand brake lower efficency

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully,rear bumper damaged sharp edges covered with tape

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2010 32,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated,nsr just acceptable recommend attention

both rear tyres perishing

osr hand brake lower efficency

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully,rear bumper damaged sharp edges covered with tape

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,194 miles

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

both front outer CV boots perished

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r trailing arm bush perished/splitting

Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,442 miles

Both Front Outer CV Boots Perishing

Both Front Wiper Blades Splitting--Recommend Replacement

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Damp

Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Tyres Rerishing

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn -Pads Seem Low

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View Of Steering & Suspension

Fail 17 Jan 2008 28,442 miles

Both Front Outer CV Boots Perishing

Both Front Wiper Blades Splitting--Recommend Replacement

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Damp

Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Tyres Rerishing

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn -Pads Seem Low

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View Of Steering & Suspension

Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,983 miles

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)

lower efficiency os handbrake

noise from drive belt area/recommend attention

outer sill covered in plastic trim,unable to check fully

rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2007 24,983 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

lower efficiency os handbrake

noise from drive belt area/recommend attention

outer sill covered in plastic trim,unable to check fully

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,938 miles

plastic trim covering outer sills

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2006 21,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

plastic trim covering outer sills

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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S51 FGP is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S51 FGP, 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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S51 FGP is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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