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T490 AKN

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,908 mi
Last recorded96,908 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 AKN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,908 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 96,898 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,329 miles

bonnet catch broken

wheels on rear seats

Fail 18 Oct 2016 93,327 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Windows appears to be excessively tinted

Rear Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Fail 31 Mar 2014 85,673 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,673 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,531 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

center exhaust box in poor conition

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape in tread

Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,141 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre unevanly worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,277 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 52,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,780 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 41,780 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 39,002 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,002 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,907 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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T490 AKN is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T490 AKN, 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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T490 AKN is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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