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T196 SOU

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,203 mi
Last recorded47,203 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 SOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 47,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 46,730 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 46,261 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,839 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 45,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,909 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 44,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,587 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,870 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

underside brake pipes covered

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,130 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 42,130 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer inner baffles collapsed (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,330 miles

Offside Front inner edge wearing

all four shockers have light misting of oil

Fail 12 Nov 2015 41,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front inner edge wearing

all four shockers have light misting of oil

Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 40,414 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,205 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 39,205 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,980 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 37,980 miles

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

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

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,337 miles

drivers seat has slight play in seat base

Fail 9 Nov 2011 36,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

drivers seat has slight play in seat base

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,592 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 34,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,664 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,293 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 25,989 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,989 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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T196 SOU is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T196 SOU, 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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What year was T196 SOU registered?

T196 SOU is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is T196 SOU safe to buy?

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