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S597 DRO

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,094 mi
Last recorded163,094 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 DRO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2017 163,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2016 156,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 156,311 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 150,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 142,965 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 138,441 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 114,111 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 13 Jan 2012 114,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads worn

Fail 5 Jul 2011 98,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,718 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,748 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,967 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber mounts both splitting

Fail 16 Jul 2010 73,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

centre exhaust rubber mounts both splitting

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,584 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 68,584 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,773 miles

rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front outer c. v gaiters starting to split

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted on outer edges

exhaust centrepipe heavily corroded

rear suspension trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2005 42,775 miles

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

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

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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S597 DRO is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S597 DRO, 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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S597 DRO is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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