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T518 JTU

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

30,478 mi
Last recorded30,478 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 JTU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 30,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 30,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 29,951 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 29,950 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,606 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 29,606 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 28,761 miles

Front Both front floors been previously repaired

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded ok

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sill plastic trims fitted limited inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2021 28,761 miles

Front Both front floors been previously repaired

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded ok

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sill plastic trims fitted limited inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,707 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 27,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 25,505 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 25,408 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,500 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 23,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 22,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,859 miles

Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2015 21,205 miles

cracks to both front tyres tread grooves

Fail 18 Sep 2015 21,205 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

cracks to both front tyres tread grooves

Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,610 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 20,610 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,703 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,669 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Fail 3 Jul 2013 18,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pedal spongy

Pass 30 Jun 2012 18,376 miles

brake pedal slightly soft/spongey

brakes noisey when rotated

sill covers

small holes in chassis by drain holes

underbody starting to corrode

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brakes slightly binding

minor oil leak

wipers worn

Fail 20 Jun 2011 18,362 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brakes slightly binding

minor oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 21 May 2010 18,168 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,530 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all wheels starting to bind due to looks like vehicle been standing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,860 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 16,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres tread spliting

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,305 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 15,570 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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T518 JTU is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 T518 JTU, 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 T518 JTU registered?

T518 JTU is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T518 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T518 JTU shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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