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T489 KVF

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,635 mi
Last recorded133,635 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 KVF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,635 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,055 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,395 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 120,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 114,114 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 114,114 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 108,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,372 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,302 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 96,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 84,357 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

stone chips to screen

Fail 10 Jul 2009 83,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake fluid level between min and max

rear wiper split

stone chips to screen

Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,216 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp beam images deteriorating

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

O/S/F and both rear tyres perished and cracking

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear numberplate in poor condition, Borderline pass

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Slight dampness on N/S/F and both rear shocks

Pass 25 Apr 2006 61,004 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

N/S/F tyre wearing low on edges

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

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

Wiper motor noisy

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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T489 KVF is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T489 KVF, 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 T489 KVF registered?

T489 KVF is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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