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S656 DSX

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

191,525 mi
Last recorded191,525 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 DSX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2016 191,525 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf and osf sidesills (5.2.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf floor (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr inner braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

fuel tank and filler pipes heavily corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 185,913 miles

O/S/F BRAKE CALIPER DUST COVER MISSING. N/S/F BRAKE CALIPER DUST COVER CORRODED.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 185,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/F BRAKE CALIPER DUST COVER MISSING. N/S/F BRAKE CALIPER DUST COVER CORRODED.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 180,401 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE CALIPER DUST COVERS CORRODED.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 180,401 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE CALIPER DUST COVERS CORRODED.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 174,666 miles

FUEL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 174,631 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

FUEL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 168,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 168,058 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 155,807 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 155,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 141,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 141,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 131,612 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 131,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 120,131 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 109,550 miles

FRONT FOG WARNING LAMP LENSES BROKEN.

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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S656 DSX is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S656 DSX, 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 S656 DSX registered?

S656 DSX is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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