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98MH4209

1998 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

154,661 mi
Last recorded154,661 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration98MH4209
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2016 154,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch holed and corroded. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill holed and corroded. (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch holed and corroded. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box sill section holed. (2.4.A.3)

All brake pipe to brake flexi hoses starting to corrode near joins.

Bodykit not securely fitted and sill covers fitted.

Both front brakes binding.

Both front springs corroded.

Both rear springs heavily corroded.

Exhaust heavily corroded and leaking gasses from a bad repair.

Front brake pads very low, very close to legal limit of 1mm thickness for friction material.

High level brake light inop.

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner and outer edges and also has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords or ply.

Offside rear tyre bald on inner and outer edges.

Offside rear upper control arm bush split and has play. Requires attention.

Various bodywork and panel damage.

Visible poor repairs to various corrosion holes.

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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98MH4209 is a 1998 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1998 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 82,977 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 98MH4209, 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 28 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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98MH4209 is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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