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T838 SOU

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT838 SOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,010 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 102,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 87,891 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2024 87,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 71,148 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 71,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 45,616 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,255 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,808 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,025 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,492 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,089 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 40,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 39,363 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,363 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,044 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 35,139 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,518 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 31,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,435 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,585 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,939 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,156 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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T838 SOU is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T838 SOU, 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 T838 SOU registered?

T838 SOU is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T838 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T838 SOU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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