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T249 RLV

1999 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,243 mi
Last recorded205,243 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 RLV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 205,243 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 203,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre-box (6.1.2 (a))

Factory skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Offside Rear Wheel slight noise on rotation

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

Rear Crash-bar deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 May 2025 203,587 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre-box (6.1.2 (a))

Factory skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel slight noise on rotation

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

Rear Crash-bar deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 200,322 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 198,459 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 198,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 192,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bumper support corroded.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 188,900 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 188,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 185,534 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 182,462 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 177,363 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 177,362 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 171,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 163,437 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 163,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 156,027 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 156,027 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 1,595 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 141,651 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 141,651 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 135,454 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 126,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 113,723 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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T249 RLV is a 1999 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T249 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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T249 RLV is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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