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S962 DJW

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,570 mi
Last recorded67,570 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck96,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS962 DJW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 67,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front wing has slight damage

Fail 25 Jan 2013 67,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wing has slight damage

Pass 27 Jan 2012 65,789 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jan 2012 65,789 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,803 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2010 62,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,559 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 57,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 23 Aug 2008 57,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,477 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 53,477 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,021 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 47,189 miles

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

bumper insecure

only two of four washer jets working

Fail 2 Aug 2005 47,189 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

bumper insecure

only two of four washer jets working

How Reliable is the Honda Civic Aerodeck?

Based on 54,884 MOT tests across 4,141 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,121
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,938
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,806
Stop lamp not working 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,211
brake binding 2,001
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S962 DJW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 96,841 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 Aerodeck fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 2,938 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S962 DJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic Aerodeck typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Civic Aerodeck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S962 DJW registered?

S962 DJW is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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