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S996 VBA

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,998 mi
Last recorded108,998 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck96,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 VBA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 108,998 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 108,997 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 101,311 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 94,187 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 94,187 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 87,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 76,667 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 65,276 miles

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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S996 VBA is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S996 VBA, 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 S996 VBA registered?

S996 VBA is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S996 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S996 VBA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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