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T397 SOU

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,080 mi
Last recorded121,080 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 SOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 121,080 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm bush

Fail 22 Nov 2016 120,933 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped at floor pan (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle insecure (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush

Pass 7 Dec 2015 113,889 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 107,947 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Fail 28 Nov 2014 107,937 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Fail 10 Nov 2014 107,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2013 99,649 miles

steering rack area damp

Fail 18 Nov 2013 99,634 miles

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

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

steering rack area damp

Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,540 miles

corrosion on front coil springs

front droplink bushes split

fuel filler pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 93,402 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on front coil springs

front droplink bushes split

fuel filler pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,134 miles

1 x front to rear brake pipe corroded/corroding

exhaust front pipe and catalyst corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front droplink bushes split/perished

oil sump corroded and leaking/seeping

some areas of corrosion on vehicle

some corrosion on coil springs

some/slight corrosion on brake pipes at flexi hose ends

some/slight corrosion on p.a.s. pipes at rack area

Fail 2 Dec 2011 87,134 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

1 x front to rear brake pipe corroded/corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust front pipe and catalyst corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front droplink bushes split/perished

oil sump corroded and leaking/seeping

some areas of corrosion on vehicle

some corrosion on coil springs

some/slight corrosion on brake pipes at flexi hose ends

some/slight corrosion on p.a.s. pipes at rack area

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,546 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,399 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2009 76,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside reverse light inop

Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,304 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 64,042 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 64,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,492 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 57,492 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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T397 SOU is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T397 SOU, 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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T397 SOU is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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