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R478 DBE

1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,904 mi
Last recorded87,904 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck96,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 DBE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic Aerodeck
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 87,904 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 87,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 10 May 2012 66,492 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre rear seat belt and corrosponding buckle not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 May 2012 66,492 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre rear seat belt and corrosponding buckle not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2011 63,463 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 63,455 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 62,056 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 62,048 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near-side rear tyre tread starting to seperate

Pass 12 May 2009 60,505 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2009 60,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2008 58,830 miles

Center seatbelt buckle not working.

Pass 2 May 2007 56,683 miles

Clutch fluid leaking from the clutch slave cylinder(fluid level was low)

Pass 10 May 2006 54,679 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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R478 DBE is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R478 DBE, 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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R478 DBE is a 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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