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T897 ELM

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,380 mi
Last recorded115,380 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 ELM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 115,380 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 115,379 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 113,931 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 113,931 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 112,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,283 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 106,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 96,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 89,883 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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T897 ELM is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T897 ELM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T897 ELM registered?

T897 ELM is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T897 ELM safe to buy?

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