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CLZ 4698

1998 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

154,675 mi
Last recorded154,675 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic82,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 4698
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2021 154,675 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 136,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) bush worn/just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s front floor pans corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/split (just acceptable)

Fail 8 Dec 2020 136,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) bush worn/just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s front floor pans corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/split (just acceptable)

Pass 6 Dec 2019 128,585 miles

Both rear axle bushes perishing not more than 50% detached

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Nearside Front Tyre side wall has a cut no cords showing

Nearside Rear Jacking point holed and corroded ( Double skinned )

Offside Front Drivers floor pannel corroding

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2019 128,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear axle bushes perishing not more than 50% detached

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Nearside Front Tyre side wall has a cut no cords showing

Nearside Rear Jacking point holed and corroded ( Double skinned )

Offside Front Drivers floor pannel corroding

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2018 123,758 miles

Both rear suspension bushes perishing just acceptable

Both rear wings corroding

Front Number plate damage

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2018 123,758 miles

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

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

Both rear suspension bushes perishing just acceptable

Both rear wings corroding

Front Number plate damage

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,656 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 119,656 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 103,233 miles

Front number plate damaged

O/S headlamp securing brackets broken & only just acceptable

Fail 8 Dec 2016 103,233 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area at inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front number plate damaged

O/S headlamp securing brackets broken & only just acceptable

Pass 19 Nov 2015 79,360 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 69,192 miles

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

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

areas of corrosion to vehicle underside

corrosion to n/s/r floor but superficial at moment

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,192 miles

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

areas of corrosion to vehicle underside

corrosion to n/s/r floor but superficial at moment

Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,799 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 66,799 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,331 miles

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

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2012 65,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2012 65,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Nov 2011 56,857 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake warning light staying on dash

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

Spare tyre defective

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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CLZ 4698 is a 1998 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 CLZ 4698, 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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CLZ 4698 is a 1998 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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