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T488 SAR

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,679 mi
Last recorded89,679 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 SAR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 89,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,842 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 81,841 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,106 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,634 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,757 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 65,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,305 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 60,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,480 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,476 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,452 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 51,452 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 47,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 42,485 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 36,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 36,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,569 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,260 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 25,633 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 SAR is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T488 SAR, 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 SAR registered?

T488 SAR is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T488 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 SAR shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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