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S538 GDM

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,120 mi
Last recorded108,120 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 GDM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,120 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,550 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 104,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,914 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 99,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 95,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,876 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 89,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,185 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 84,185 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,139 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,288 miles

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

o/s wiperwash jet blocked but n/s providing sufficient water

Fail 12 Jan 2009 76,216 miles

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

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

o/s wiperwash jet blocked but n/s providing sufficient water

Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,269 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 71,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,508 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 61,785 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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S538 GDM is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S538 GDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S538 GDM registered?

S538 GDM is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S538 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 GDM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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