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J18 LCE

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,728 mi
Last recorded209,728 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck96,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 LCE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2008 209,728 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 209,728 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 199,612 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 199,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 189,691 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 189,691 miles

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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J18 LCE is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J18 LCE, 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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J18 LCE is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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