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T281 USX

1999 Honda Civic

Maroon Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,188 mi
Last recorded65,188 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 USX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 65,188 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil leak

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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,288 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,438 miles

Oil leak

bulge on outer sidewall of spare tyre

corrosion on front to rear fuel line

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear trailing/suspension arm bushes split/perished

nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

nearside rear door damaged

offside rear brake disc corroded

outer c.v gaitors perished

rear wiper split

some free play/movement felt in steering rack at offside

some/slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear brake pipes

some/slight deterioration on rear number plate

Fail 8 Jul 2015 55,438 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on front to rear fuel line

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear trailing/suspension arm bushes split/perished

nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

nearside rear door damaged

offside rear brake disc corroded

outer c.v gaitors perished

rear wiper split

some free play/movement felt in steering rack at offside

some/slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear brake pipes

some/slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,222 miles

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

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

end of offside wiper not in place,correct

nearside rear door dented

offside mirror taped

offside rear brake disc corroded

some leakage/seepage around offside driveshaft inner gaitor area

some perishing on outer c.v gaitors

Fail 8 Jul 2014 53,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

end of offside wiper not in place,correct

nearside rear door dented

offside mirror taped

offside rear brake disc corroded

scrapping noise from nearside rear brake/roadwheel

some leakage/seepage around offside driveshaft inner gaitor area

some perishing on outer c.v gaitors

nearside rear tyre nail in tread,perished,5 years old and worn on inner edge nearly through to inner cords/canvas

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,073 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 48,073 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,683 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,683 miles

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

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

front brake discs show sign's of wear

offside front door mirror damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,600 miles

front brake disc's show sign's of wear

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre show's sign's of cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,525 miles

offside rear tyre show's sign's of cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,184 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,147 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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T281 USX is a 1999 Honda Civic in Maroon with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T281 USX, 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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T281 USX is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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