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T278 BSP

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,255 mi
Last recorded112,255 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 BSP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 112,255 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front to rear brake pipes covered and difficult to test

Fail 11 May 2015 112,244 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

EML on

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front to rear brake pipes covered and difficult to test

Pass 28 May 2014 103,619 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 103,605 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 94,860 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 90,427 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes in the cage are slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 83,592 miles

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

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

front brake pads 60-70% worn

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 26 May 2010 76,688 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 70,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 63,236 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 14 May 2008 63,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 56,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 48,619 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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T278 BSP is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 T278 BSP, 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 T278 BSP registered?

T278 BSP is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T278 BSP shows 13 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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