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T697 VHO

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,476 mi
Last recorded187,476 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 VHO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 187,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 186,707 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 186,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 173,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 164,848 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 163,413 miles

corrosion rear under side

Pass 9 Feb 2019 160,024 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 154,752 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 150,624 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 146,832 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 146,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 142,679 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 42,638 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 139,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 139,034 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 134,249 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 121,476 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

leak at power steering pipe

Fail 2 Sep 2011 120,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box baffles are deteriorated.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 111,234 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)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 103,320 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 103,320 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 94,026 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 84,943 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 84,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 74,854 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 67,765 miles

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

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

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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T697 VHO is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T697 VHO, 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 T697 VHO registered?

T697 VHO is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T697 VHO safe to buy?

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