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T490 LJU

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,496 mi
Last recorded134,496 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 LJU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 134,496 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s outer sill cover fitted

underbody corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,574 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

n/s/r outer sill at wheel arch corroded

protection cover fitted on front to rear brake pipes ( hard to inspect)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,427 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

n/s & o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 127,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

n/s & o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 124,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust pipe rattle (internal)

front to rear brake pipes hard to inspect as cover fitted

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,886 miles

exhaust rattle (internal)

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

hard to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes (plastic cover fitted)

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2015 122,886 miles

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

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

exhaust rattle (internal)

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

hard to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes (plastic cover fitted)

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 118,185 miles

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

n/s/f seat slightly loose

n/s/f slight oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 114,794 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 112,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 109,798 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly worn.

Offside rear tyre under-inflated.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,149 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 99,273 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 87,102 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 71,899 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 60,515 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 LJU is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T490 LJU, 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 T490 LJU registered?

T490 LJU is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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