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T286 KOV

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,982 mi
Last recorded76,982 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 KOV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 76,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,815 miles

Rear Both Rear axle Bushes

Fail 28 Feb 2024 73,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both Rear axle Bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,597 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arms have some surface corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f floors have some surface corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills have some surface corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2023 70,522 miles

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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arms have some surface corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f floors have some surface corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills have some surface corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2022 67,351 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm bush has some deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm bush has some deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all coil springs are corroded

all metal brake pipes are coated in grease

all rear suspension arms have some surface corrosion

both rear inner sills under the vehicle have surface corrosion

o/s/f brake backplate has some corrosion/deterioration

Fail 28 Mar 2022 67,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm bush has some deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm bush has some deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all coil springs are corroded

all metal brake pipes are coated in grease

all rear suspension arms have some surface corrosion

both rear inner sills under the vehicle have surface corrosion

o/s/f brake backplate has some corrosion/deterioration

Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,315 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 64,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills under the vehicle have slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,541 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear training arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

Fail 14 Mar 2019 56,415 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear training arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,863 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,090 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear metal fuel pipes have slight corrosion

both rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 48,090 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of the rear (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear metal fuel pipes have slight corrosion

both rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,813 miles

both front of the rear trailing arm bushes have some deterioration

both rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 43,813 miles

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

both front of the rear trailing arm bushes have some deterioration

both rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 35,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,909 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,852 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 31,613 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,613 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,235 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,913 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 25,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 25,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,368 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 23,368 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T286 KOV is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc 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 T286 KOV, 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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T286 KOV is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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