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T205 RLV

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,651 mi
Last recorded98,651 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 RLV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 98,651 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 98,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 97,850 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corrosion at various places, no sharp edges at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 96,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to bodywork, no sharp edges

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 96,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

External bodywork corrosion visible (wheel arches etc), no sharp edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulder, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking on shoulder, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside, front and rear, casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody corrosion at suspension components, subframes etc

Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,183 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking, no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside, front and rear. Casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody corrosion forming at suspension components, subframes etc

Fail 4 Apr 2023 95,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking, no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside, front and rear. Casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody corrosion forming at suspension components, subframes etc

Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,677 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underbodycorroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,216 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,987 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,266 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 84,819 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,122 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,125 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,020 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,482 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 75,482 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,559 miles

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

o/s track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2010 67,462 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges advise replace

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly deformed

Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,849 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Dec 2008 60,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,661 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,198 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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T205 RLV is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T205 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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T205 RLV is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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