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T488 DRP

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,776 mi
Last recorded98,776 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 DRP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 98,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres perished

Fail 29 Apr 2017 98,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2016 96,877 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 of the tyres have slight perishing

fuel line showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 96,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 of the tyres have slight perishing

fuel line showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,638 miles

n/s/f tyre is in poor condition

n/s/r tyre is in poor condition

o/s/f tyre is in poor condition

o/s/r tyre is in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2015 93,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre is in poor condition

n/s/r tyre is in poor condition

o/s/f tyre is in poor condition

o/s/r tyre is in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 89,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,115 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,534 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2012 80,472 miles

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

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

centre & rear exhaust section corrode on joint area.

found some imbalance on front brake's.

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

nearside & offside rear indicator light's faded up.

nearside rear tyreon 3.5mm tread depth.

offside rear suspension traling arm big bushe cracked & perished up.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 76,236 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,447 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 71,955 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 67,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,823 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,571 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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T488 DRP is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T488 DRP, 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 T488 DRP registered?

T488 DRP is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T488 DRP safe to buy?

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