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T491 XAX

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,656 mi
Last recorded123,656 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 XAX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 123,656 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 123,634 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust noisy and blowing

Pass 17 May 2018 121,977 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped and cracked

Fail 15 May 2018 121,918 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped and cracked

Pass 16 May 2017 116,509 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front suspension weak

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 116,509 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Front suspension weak

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 111,704 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 106,236 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 100,522 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 100,344 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 94,177 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 94,132 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 87,685 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 81,890 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 81,855 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 75,437 miles

n/s/f tyre whereing on outside edge.

Fail 7 May 2010 75,371 miles

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

n/s/f tyre whereing on outside edge.

Pass 11 May 2009 68,934 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 63,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 55,481 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 49,125 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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T491 XAX is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T491 XAX, 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 T491 XAX registered?

T491 XAX is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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