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T973 VAM

1999 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,427 mi
Last recorded62,427 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT973 VAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 62,427 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 62,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,491 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,912 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,709 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 59,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 57,742 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 56,670 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 54,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 54,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,742 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 53,742 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,055 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,440 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 39,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,366 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,217 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,194 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,432 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 15,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,777 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 2,017 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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T973 VAM is a 1999 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T973 VAM, 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 T973 VAM registered?

T973 VAM is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T973 VAM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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