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T271 MCH

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,738 mi
Last recorded179,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 MCH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 179,738 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brakes leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake will fail but couldn't be tested as brakes were leaking

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

Pass 23 May 2019 177,780 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 172,945 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 172,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 168,278 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 168,257 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 162,032 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 162,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing foot brake (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 153,535 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 141,288 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r service brake and handbrake need slight adjustment

Pass 7 Jan 2013 129,062 miles

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

Nearside rear + offside rear tyres bald on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 122,832 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 122,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 108,835 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 108,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 94,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 94,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 93,614 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 93,614 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside front wiper slight tear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T271 MCH is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 T271 MCH, 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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T271 MCH is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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