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S578 RBV

1999 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,034 mi
Last recorded67,034 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 RBV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 67,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,282 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors [both] (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 62,282 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors [both] (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,246 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 57,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,044 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 54,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,332 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,756 miles

poss.o/s cv joint noise heard on road test.no play evident during test.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 47,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,824 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 44,824 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,333 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 41,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,249 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 34,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,335 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 30,335 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,103 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 27,103 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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S578 RBV is a 1999 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S578 RBV, 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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S578 RBV is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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