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T253 LCR

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,241 mi
Last recorded127,241 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 LCR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 127,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlamp provides a poor image

Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,086 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 121,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 120,480 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,011 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 114,005 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 107,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 103,295 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,700 miles

offside door mirror cracked

STRONG ADVISE:nearside and offside front tyres on legal limit/bald on edges

corrosion to offside front floor

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes splitting/poor condition

nearside headlamp pattern poor

nearside rear tyre on legal limit and sidewalls perishing

offside rear seat belt not fully tested(child seat fitted)

pin prick hole in nearside cv gaiter

slight bind on rear brakes

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 18 Jun 2009 96,700 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE:nearside and offside front tyres on legal limit/bald on edges

corrosion to offside front floor

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes splitting/poor condition

nearside headlamp pattern poor

nearside rear tyre on legal limit and sidewalls perishing

offside door mirror cracked

offside rear seat belt not fully tested(child seat fitted)

pin prick hole in nearside cv gaiter

slight bind on rear brakes

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2008 89,322 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 89,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside door mirror slight damage.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 81,367 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 81,367 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

osf †mirror damaged view to rear not affected

Pass 21 Jun 2006 74,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

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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T253 LCR is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T253 LCR, 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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T253 LCR is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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