MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,904 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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
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
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
Center seatbelt buckle not working.
Clutch fluid leaking from the clutch slave cylinder(fluid level was low)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic Aerodeck?
Based on 54,884 MOT tests across 4,141 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R478 DBE safe to buy?
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