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S883 ESF

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,493 mi
Last recorded129,493 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 ESF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 129,493 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner and outer Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner and outer Sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil Leak Around Sump

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Pipe (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 129,493 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner and outer Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner and outer Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak Around Sump

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Pipe (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,999 miles

oil leak, rear reg plate deteriorated, rear trailling arm bushes cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2015 126,999 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak, rear reg plate deteriorated, rear trailling arm bushes cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 124,834 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,702 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 121,702 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 119,633 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a slight tear on side wall

slight leak on oil filter

Fail 12 Mar 2012 119,633 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a slight tear on side wall

slight leak on oil filter

Pass 10 Mar 2011 117,301 miles

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

slight leak on gear box

Pass 2 Mar 2010 114,760 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 114,760 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 111,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 108,827 miles

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

Foot brakes slightly spongy

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 108,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2007 106,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 106,187 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 106,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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S883 ESF is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S883 ESF, 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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S883 ESF is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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