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T214 ELM

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,069 mi
Last recorded156,069 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 ELM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 156,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steel wheels fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2016 156,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner on outside (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device missing Both rear upper (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion Both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steel wheels fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2015 155,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 141,315 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 141,305 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 133,280 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 133,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 124,716 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 124,600 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Park brake has exsessive travel resulting in the o/s/r brake binding when fully applied. (Hand brake lever on calliper is jamming on calliper retaining bolt.)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 108,540 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 108,488 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

handbrake just making brake test limit

slight bind at o/s/f brake

Pass 28 Sep 2010 100,359 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 100,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 91,307 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 91,307 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,612 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 81,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2007 67,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,425 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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T214 ELM is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T214 ELM, 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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T214 ELM is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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