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S654 OAJ

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,271 mi
Last recorded97,271 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 OAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 97,238 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,214 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 88,213 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,386 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror insecure (NS)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 80,373 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror insecure (NS)

Offside Front Hub fouls coil spring at full travel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,313 miles

Grease around O/S/F outer cv boot

Nearside Mirror loose

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre perished and has a cut in it (185/60/14h)

Offside Front Upper Hub assembly arm fouls coilspring when vehicle body jacked

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 74,313 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Grease around O/S/F outer cv boot

Nearside Mirror loose

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre perished and has a cut in it (185/60/14h)

Offside Front Upper Hub assembly arm fouls coilspring when vehicle body jacked

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,040 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 10 Jul 2014 68,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,036 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 68,031 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,572 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 67,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,124 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front wipers smeary

offside front floor corroded

offside rear disc corroded

rear axle bushes perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 67,124 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

front wipers smeary

offside front floor corroded

offside rear disc corroded

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,696 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,190 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 66,184 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,652 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 656,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 63,906 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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S654 OAJ is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 S654 OAJ, 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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S654 OAJ is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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