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T53 RGJ

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,764 mi
Last recorded138,764 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 RGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 138,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack has internal play / movement ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 125,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension / lower shocker bush worn but has no play in it

Fail 1 Mar 2018 125,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension / lower shocker bush worn but has no play in it

Pass 14 Jan 2017 112,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 90,763 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in side wall

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,938 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 18 Jan 2014 77,011 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 70,644 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 63,907 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 63,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,430 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,996 miles

front number plate damaged

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,456 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 4,934 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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T53 RGJ is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T53 RGJ, 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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T53 RGJ is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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