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T231 MEC

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,402 mi
Last recorded86,402 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 MEC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 86,402 miles

Corrosion to both front floor areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 81,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 76,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 76,016 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed multiple holes in the exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Wet test

Pass 13 Jan 2022 71,906 miles

atten n/s handbrake

frt suspension rusty

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

frt discs rusty

frt suspension rusty

rear discs corroding

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2020 71,352 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

frt discs rusty

frt suspension rusty

rear discs corroding

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

slight drag both frt & o/s/r brake

Pass 9 Apr 2019 68,635 miles

Both rear lower arm bushes perishing.

Front suspension components corroding.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroding.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,136 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes perishing

wet test

Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,135 miles

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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both frt floor pans corroded

both rear suspension arm bushes perishing

wet test

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,016 miles

atten n/s handbrake

both frt floor pans corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,276 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,538 miles

both front outer cv gaitors starting to crack

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,029 miles

offside front driveshaft very rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2014 60,027 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front driveshaft very rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,455 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,717 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 56,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

REAR DISCS CORRODING

Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,797 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing atten handbrake

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,985 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,632 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 46,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,134 miles

all tyres perishing frts 3mm and worn inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,703 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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T231 MEC is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T231 MEC, 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 T231 MEC registered?

T231 MEC is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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