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T540 HWL

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,952 mi
Last recorded124,952 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 HWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 124,952 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 120,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,580 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 112,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 108,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 104,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 98,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

advise strong nearside rear tyre just above limit

advise strong only just met handbrake performance requirements

bonnet pull missing

corrosion to all suspension

Fail 20 Dec 2016 98,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

advise strong nearside rear tyre just above limit

advise strong only just met handbrake performance requirements

bonnet pull missing

corrosion to all suspension

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,758 miles

advise strong both plastic headlight lenses deteriorated

advise strong nearside rear tyre split close to cords

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2014 88,772 miles

car had offside front bump

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

plastic headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2014 88,772 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car had offside front bump

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

plastic headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 83,822 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)

rear brake aplication uneven almost excessive

Fail 21 Dec 2013 83,820 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake aplication uneven almost excessive

Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,857 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Dec 2012 78,857 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,237 miles

exhaust badly corroded and weak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,945 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,401 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 57,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,863 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,858 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 41,445 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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T540 HWL is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T540 HWL, 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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T540 HWL is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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