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T254 TEJ

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,326 mi
Last recorded136,326 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 TEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 136,326 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

vehicle heavily under sealed at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2025 130,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front stabiliser links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Crashbar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower central bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,939 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 125,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 122,488 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 122,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 118,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front Radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Slam panel corroded

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 13 Aug 2021 118,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front Radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Slam panel corroded

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2020 114,841 miles

Advise corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components,hubs

Fail 28 Jul 2020 114,841 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components,hubs

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,245 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to front crossmember/radiator support

Corrosion to front subframe, hubs and suspension components

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 15 Jul 2019 112,240 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to front crossmember/radiator support

Corrosion to front subframe, hubs and suspension components

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 1 Aug 2018 107,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes running to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Front subframe corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 30 Jul 2018 107,253 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes running to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Front subframe corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,348 miles

Advise corrosion to underbody and suspension components

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,424 miles

Corrosion to underbody and suspension components

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

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

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

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

Slightly corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,055 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,366 miles

Advise slight underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,634 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,301 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,518 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,650 miles

advise rear nearside tyre wearing on outer edge.

advise slight corrosion on brake and fuel pipes.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,125 miles

condition of offside wing mirror

Pass 4 May 2006 41,006 miles

advise front nearside tyre wearing on edge

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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T254 TEJ is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue 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 T254 TEJ, 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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T254 TEJ is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T254 TEJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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