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S997 AGE

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

158,091 mi
Last recorded158,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck96,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 AGE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 158,091 miles

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

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

rear discs coroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 158,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 140,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 140,568 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Nov 2008 129,147 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

fuel lines corroded

may require other brakes

oil filter corroded

radiatore maybe required

spare tyre flat

suspect rear alignment out

tail pipe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 107,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 107,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 94,391 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 94,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S997 AGE is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S997 AGE, 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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S997 AGE is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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