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B18 EKK

1998 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,147 mi
Last recorded209,147 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 EKK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 209,147 miles

Exhaust flex damaged

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 24 Aug 2020 203,146 miles

Exhaust noisy

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

Vehicle undersealed and previous welding repairs carried out on the underside

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 137,507 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 137,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2014 124,118 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 124,088 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 111,737 miles

front sidelight bulbs slightly dim

Pass 14 Apr 2012 99,654 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,557 miles

both front floors have corrosion starting

Pass 10 Apr 2010 83,363 miles

front wiper blades smear slightly

n/s/r tyre and o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inside edge and low on tread on inside edge and starting to perish/age (recommend replacement)

slight corrsion showing to n/s/f and o/s/f floor sections by jacking points

sounds like a small exhaust chuff from centre box by mounting point covered in exhaust paste

vehicle fitted with lowered suspension

Pass 6 Apr 2009 75,215 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 75,211 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,381 miles

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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B18 EKK is a 1998 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B18 EKK, 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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B18 EKK is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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