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S550 NJU

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,053 mi
Last recorded195,053 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 NJU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 195,053 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 195,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 190,083 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 187,267 miles

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

Oil leak

offside parking brake low readings

Pass 16 Jan 2014 170,429 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 169,867 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 159,558 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 159,491 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 153,031 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

SRS light on

Fail 23 Jan 2012 153,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

SRS light on

Fail 19 Jan 2011 143,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 143,343 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 20 Jan 2010 130,395 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 130,395 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 121,158 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 121,158 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 114,253 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 103,951 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 98,411 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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S550 NJU is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S550 NJU, 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 S550 NJU registered?

S550 NJU is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S550 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 NJU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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