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S989 GTO

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,615 mi
Last recorded71,615 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 GTO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,615 miles

plastic sill covers fitted both sides of vehicle no inspection carried out

Fail 23 Oct 2013 71,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted both sides of vehicle no inspection carried out

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,491 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 67,491 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,177 miles

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

center brake light inoperative

Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,374 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 59,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,648 miles

plastic outer sills fitted both sides of vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2009 55,648 miles

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

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

plastic outer sills fitted both sides of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,840 miles

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

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

both outer sills have plastic covers preventing a full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,216 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,314 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 43,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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S989 GTO is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S989 GTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S989 GTO registered?

S989 GTO is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S989 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 GTO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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