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S581 LFX

1999 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,228 mi
Last recorded138,228 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 LFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 138,228 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 133,829 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 131,626 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 128,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 126,383 miles

rear brake discs corroding\small injuries in windscreen\osr number plate lamp slightly dim\nsf head lamp slightly dim\rear number plate slightly dteriorated\osf tyre inner tread wear\nsr tyre inner tread wear\

repair and condition of exhaust\

Fail 22 Aug 2012 126,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroding\small injuries in windscreen\osr number plate lamp slightly dim\nsf head lamp slightly dim\rear number plate slightly dteriorated\osf tyre inner tread wear\nsr tyre inner tread wear\

repair and condition of exhaust\

Pass 24 Aug 2010 116,587 miles

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

Front exhaust heatshield rattles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn slightly

Sideskirts fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2010 116,515 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs pitted and slightly worn

Sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,807 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 108,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Child seat fitted incorrectly.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,894 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 75,197 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 69,706 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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S581 LFX is a 1999 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S581 LFX, 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 S581 LFX registered?

S581 LFX is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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