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T785 DBY

1999 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,765 mi
Last recorded142,765 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 DBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 142,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 142,746 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 141,322 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various metal pipes are corroded underneath

Various underside corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2022 137,359 miles

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

front number plate damaged

oil leak o/s driveshaft

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 132,131 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underside Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 126,457 miles

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

Offside Front Underside Corrosion At Front Floor

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 123,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,006 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,004 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,901 miles

Front Number Plate Deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 119,901 miles

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

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

Front Number Plate Deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 117,819 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 117,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,711 miles

nearside front shock has a light misting of oil

offside front subframe damp with oil

rear trailing arm bush's perished

sill kit fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 106,504 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 98,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn

pas rack damp

sill kit fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,377 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

pas pipes damp

sill kit fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,069 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 2 Jul 2009 65,683 miles

sill kit fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,652 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 57,649 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,451 miles

both front indicators fading, both front discs lipped, oil leak, rear exhaust joint corroded, slight inbalance front brakes.

Pass 15 May 2006 46,950 miles

front brake discs lipped

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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T785 DBY is a 1999 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T785 DBY, 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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T785 DBY is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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