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S898 ADB

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,286 mi
Last recorded114,286 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 ADB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 114,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2012 95,510 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,394 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 89,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 85,627 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 80,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 74,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,090 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 69,090 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,946 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Front brake pads appear low

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

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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S898 ADB is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S898 ADB, 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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S898 ADB is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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