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T978 CER

1999 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,422 mi
Last recorded117,422 miles
Recorded on25 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 CER
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2015 117,422 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 117,422 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2014 114,260 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 114,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,250 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 114,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf mirror slighlty broken

Pass 29 Feb 2008 114,068 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 114,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 111,918 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 111,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nail in tyre

nearside door mirror not secure

offside screen slight damage

Pass 1 Jul 2005 92,746 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 92,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T978 CER is a 1999 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T978 CER, 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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T978 CER is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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