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S688 OLN

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

76,241 mi
Last recorded76,241 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 OLN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 76,241 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wheel Arch at Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody Corroded

Various Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of the car is slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 75,628 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor /sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of the car is slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 75,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside of the car is slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 747,015 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of the car is slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 74,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of the car is slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 74,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of car slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 74,316 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of car slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface rust underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2018 73,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Front (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface rust underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2017 73,461 miles

Nearside Front WING DAMAGED

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak HOSE [ CLIP ] ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 73,461 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front WING DAMAGED

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak HOSE [ CLIP ] ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT

Offside Front STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear TYRE TRACKED

Fail 10 Nov 2016 73,192 miles

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)

Offside 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT

Offside Front STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear TYRE TRACKED

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 72,770 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,567 miles

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

front and rear exhaust corroded

n/s front wing damaged

sump pan corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 72,567 miles

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

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

front and rear exhaust corroded

n/s front wing damaged

sump pan corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 72,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,103 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2012 72,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside rear wearing on inner edge 185/6014

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,187 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 70,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,896 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 19 Nov 2009 69,896 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 20 Nov 2008 69,388 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 69,388 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 68,917 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 68,916 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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S688 OLN is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 S688 OLN, 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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S688 OLN is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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