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T749 OVG

1999 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,939 mi
Last recorded167,939 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT749 OVG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 167,939 miles

Both front tyres are slightly wearing on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Mirror is cracked

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

brake pipes have been cleaned and painted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 167,934 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear from wheel cylinder to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear from wheel cylinder to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Both front tyres are slightly wearing on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Mirror is cracked

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 157,773 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 157,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre perrishing

Pass 9 Oct 2013 152,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

rear exhaust rubber deteriating

Pass 26 Sep 2012 142,324 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 141,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 135,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 135,172 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 130,731 miles

chips on screen

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror cracked

oil leak

plastic skirts fitted

slight play in o/s/f wheel

wipers poor

Pass 30 Sep 2009 125,432 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 125,423 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 105,830 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 83,192 miles

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

slight play in osf upper ball joint

Pass 23 Sep 2006 67,153 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 67,086 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to osf wing

surface rust on brake pipes

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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T749 OVG is a 1999 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T749 OVG, 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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T749 OVG is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 August 1999.

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