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T285 DLO

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,397 mi
Last recorded152,397 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 DLO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 152,397 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 151,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 127,598 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 124,517 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 95,840 miles

1 engine oil below max

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 95,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

1 engine oil below max

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 70,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,703 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2008 49,120 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 39,216 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 28,772 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,772 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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T285 DLO is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T285 DLO, 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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T285 DLO is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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