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T252 LBA

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

67,469 mi
Last recorded67,469 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 LBA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 67,469 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 67,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 67,188 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fronts and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts and rears arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake drum back plates corroded

both rear road wheels severley corroded

eml on

manufactures sill covers on vehicle

manufactures under trays and floor pan covers over rigid brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,926 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills have maufactures sill covers

both rear brake drums back mounting plates badly corroded

both rear inner road wheels corroded

e m l light on

manufactures under trays and floor pans covers over rigid brake pipes on vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2023 66,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills have maufactures sill covers

both rear brake drums back mounting plates badly corroded

both rear inner road wheels corroded

e m l light on

manufactures under trays and floor pans covers over rigid brake pipes on vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2022 66,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 66,852 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 65,352 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 65,352 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,500 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 64,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 60,727 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 60,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,135 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 57,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,968 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,623 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 54,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,914 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,471 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,939 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 48,953 miles

Exhaust blowing.

Offside front tyre low tread.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,246 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 43,463 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,463 miles

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

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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T252 LBA is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 T252 LBA, 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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T252 LBA is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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