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W242 RLE

2000 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,570 mi
Last recorded160,570 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Honda Civic Aerodeck86,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 RLE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 160,570 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper not fully secure

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 160,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper not fully secure

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 156,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogy lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogy lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage connecting to rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 156,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogy lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogy lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage connecting to rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 151,650 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2017 148,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rear (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 148,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure Unit (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rear (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 144,857 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2016 144,857 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 140,604 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

headlamps x 2 deteriorating

o/s/f inner edge wearing unevenly

rear ex box supported but retaining brackets dislodged

Fail 30 May 2015 140,604 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

headlamps x 2 deteriorating

o/s/f inner edge wearing unevenly

rear ex box supported but retaining brackets dislodged

Pass 14 May 2014 136,498 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 136,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 132,421 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 130,281 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 128,101 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 128,091 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Evidence of front impact to nearside headlight area front panel bent and distorted bumper damaged (headlight pushed back)

Front brake pads low

Possibel PAS leak

Rear brake discs corroded advise replacement

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,860 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 109,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,021 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 88,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 May 2007 78,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 63,146 miles

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

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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W242 RLE is a 2000 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2000 Honda Civic Aerodeck models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 86,079 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 W242 RLE, 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 26 years old, this Honda Civic Aerodeck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W242 RLE is a 2000 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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