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T498 BSL

1999 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,259 mi
Last recorded85,259 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 BSL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 85,259 miles

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

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

throttle sticking open

Fail 30 Apr 2014 85,237 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

throttle sticking open

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,223 miles

front to rear fuel pipe rusted

n/s mirror backing damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,819 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,788 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,980 miles

Battery insecure

Both outer cv boots cracking.

Corrosion on both rear brake flexi hose ferrules.

Corrosion on offside front floor area.

Damage to offside front wing.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Wear on brake pedal rubber.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 60,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Battery insecure

Both outer cv boots cracking.

Corrosion on both rear brake flexi hose ferrules.

Corrosion on offside front floor area.

Damage to offside front wing.

Damage to offside rear tyre sidewalls due to ran flat.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Wear on brake pedal rubber.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,588 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre sidewall slight scrubbing and small cut.

offside front brake sticking slightly.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 56,588 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre sidewall slight scrubbing and small cut.

offside front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged due to under inflation of tyre.

Fail 30 Mar 2007 51,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged due to under inflation of tyre.

Fail 31 Mar 2006 46,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,420 miles

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

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall.

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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T498 BSL is a 1999 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T498 BSL, 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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T498 BSL is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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