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T161 RLV

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,020 mi
Last recorded124,020 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 RLV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 124,020 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both number plate lamp slightly cloudy

n/s mirror glass damage

rear cross member slightlty corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 124,020 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both number plate lamp slightly cloudy

n/s mirror glass damage

rear cross member slightlty corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 119,036 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

deep cut on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 113,563 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 113,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

a/c drive belt missing,rattle from compressor

both headlamp lenses discoloured

damage to front number plate

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split

o/s/f service brake starting to bind

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 110,955 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 104,068 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 104,068 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 99,960 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 99,960 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 87,992 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 72,359 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 55,539 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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T161 RLV is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 78,715 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 T161 RLV, 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 27 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T161 RLV is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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