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S798 OLM

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,420 mi
Last recorded156,420 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 OLM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 156,420 miles

bad oil leak from oil filter

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner

rear trailing arm bushes badly deteriated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 153,376 miles

wipers smear slightly

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

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

temporary type fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2012 100,720 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

temporary type fuel cap fitted

wipers smear slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2011 150,478 miles

front tyres wearing low

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre on 2mm on inner

o/s/f cv boot deteriating

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on inner

rear track control arms incorrectly adjusted causing premature tyre wear

rear trailing arm bushes beginning to deteriate

wipers smear slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2010 146,271 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine sump area

steering wheel grip loose from frame

Fail 27 Jan 2010 146,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine sump area

steering wheel grip loose from frame

Pass 28 Jul 2009 143,347 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 143,221 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 135,345 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 135,345 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 135,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 125,609 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 125,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 109,517 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 109,517 miles

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

difficult to operate key in ignition

long handbrake travel

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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S798 OLM is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S798 OLM, 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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S798 OLM is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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