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T897 DBY

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,413 mi
Last recorded75,413 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 DBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,413 miles

nearside front suspension arm lower bush needs attension

Fail 7 Jun 2012 75,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front suspension arm lower bush needs attension

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,968 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,511 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 64,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,676 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,891 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 47,868 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,025 miles

N/s rear tyre is perished and has a nail in it

Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,338 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 31,316 miles

Centre Rear 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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T897 DBY is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T897 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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What year was T897 DBY registered?

T897 DBY is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T897 DBY safe to buy?

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