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T970 MEC

1999 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,095 mi
Last recorded104,095 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT970 MEC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 104,095 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 104,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,450 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 103,443 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 97,849 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 97,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded next to gear box mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded next to engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak rad ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,078 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,663 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 86,292 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,864 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,368 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 8 Jul 2015 76,368 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,165 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 72,164 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall and perished

o/s/r tyre out of shape and worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 67,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,803 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,003 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,531 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,856 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,676 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 25,767 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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T970 MEC is a 1999 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T970 MEC, 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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T970 MEC is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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