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T260 MBJ

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,783 mi
Last recorded141,783 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT260 MBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 141,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper not fully mounted and insecure.

Fail 15 Sep 2025 141,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight output slightly effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight output slightly effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper not fully mounted and insecure.

Pass 20 Sep 2024 140,877 miles

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 140,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside front, front section of sill rusted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover has tear/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has a split in boot and grease leaking out (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan where joins to a strengthening bracket has rusted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back of sill rusted through, within 30cm of suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger front floor pan corroded where joins to strengthening bracket but not reduced its strength significantly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic sill trims fitted, obscuring view of the rest of condition of the sill

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 139,194 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 139,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near lower bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near lower bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 129,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 129,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 123,263 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 120,809 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 120,809 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 116,540 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 111,304 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 111,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 104,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 104,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 99,060 miles

centre exhaust mount rubber missing

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2015 94,762 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 94,762 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 87,882 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 87,768 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 81,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 75,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sill cover fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2011 69,284 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F cv boot seeping grease.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S/R brake disc pitted

Outer sill cover fitted

Pass 19 May 2010 64,093 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 17 May 2010 64,092 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,241 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 50,341 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 43,492 miles

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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T260 MBJ is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T260 MBJ, 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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T260 MBJ is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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