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T897 TAW

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,403 mi
Last recorded91,403 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 TAW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2012 91,403 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Spare tyre defective

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

steering wheel rim covering loose

Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,403 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Spare tyre defective

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

steering wheel rim covering loose

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,608 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,165 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 74,165 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 71,357 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 71,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,333 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 TAW is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TAW, 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 TAW registered?

T897 TAW is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T897 TAW safe to buy?

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