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T490 KVF

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,095 mi
Last recorded77,095 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 KVF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

generally corroded more on front sill area

Fail 13 Jun 2019 77,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

generally corroded more on front sill area

Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC IS CORRODED INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT ( LIMIT IS 1.5MM) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TOW BAR ELECTRIC SOCKET IS POORLY ATTACHED

Fail 25 Jun 2018 73,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault STAYS ON (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC IS CORRODED INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT ( LIMIT IS 1.5MM) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TOW BAR ELECTRIC SOCKET IS POORLY ATTACHED

Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,983 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 26 Jun 2017 70,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked both, split pins missing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both inoperative when first checked but came on when tapped. Suspect bad connection/bulbs. (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,028 miles

cracking and perishing offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2016 68,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn heavily inner edges of tread

cracking and perishing offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2015 65,130 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f floor has light corrosion

o/s/f floor has light corrosion

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,130 miles

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

n/s/f floor has light corrosion

o/s/f floor has light corrosion

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general underbody corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,127 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 59,127 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 49,808 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,866 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 44,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,883 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,849 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,969 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 KVF is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T490 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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T490 KVF is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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