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T257 SOU

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,393 mi
Last recorded95,393 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 SOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2022 95,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,108 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 85,108 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,278 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 82,278 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on arm is split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on arm is split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,310 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 79,310 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 76,267 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,571 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,275 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 70,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,900 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,241 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,862 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 59,862 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,042 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,042 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,906 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,351 miles

both rear tyre side walls

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,803 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 34,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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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T257 SOU is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T257 SOU, 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 T257 SOU registered?

T257 SOU is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is T257 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T257 SOU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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