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T579 ATR

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 ATR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 107,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both - n/s upper and o/s lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion, all pipes - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing and transverse arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Jan 2026 107,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both - n/s upper and o/s lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion, all pipes - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing and transverse arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 104,712 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear corrosion to bumper support

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2024 101,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear corrosion to bumper support

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,819 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2022 94,222 miles

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

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,053 miles

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 90,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,675 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear suspension bushes worn

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 82,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,527 miles

Offside Front tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2018 79,527 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,538 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 75,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,270 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,337 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 67,337 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,862 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn at nner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2013 58,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,615 miles

rear floor corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 30 Jan 2012 53,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

rear floor corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,841 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 7 Feb 2011 48,841 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 18 Feb 2010 44,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,092 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes perished

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 18 Feb 2009 40,092 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear suspension arm bushes perished

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,616 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 18 Feb 2008 34,616 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 22 Feb 2007 29,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded.

offside and nearside rear tyres perished. †

offside and nearside rear tyres worn.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,136 miles

exhaust corroded.

offside and nearside rear tyres perished. †

offside and nearside rear tyres worn.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,155 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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T579 ATR is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 T579 ATR, 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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T579 ATR is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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