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T979 DCW

1999 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,510 mi
Last recorded136,510 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 DCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 136,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main support mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main support mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 136,509 miles

Emissions not tested excessive O2/leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main support mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm main support mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all tyre pressures low - adjusted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 133,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2019 133,196 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2018 130,167 miles

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

Fail 19 Feb 2018 130,164 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 126,892 miles

"imbalance " at rear brakes and lower effort noted at offside rear hand brake during RBT

1x offside screen wash jet inoperative

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

inner edge wear at both front tyre and general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

nearside rear tyre wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted

slight damage at front registration plate

slight smear at front wiper blades

tight action at front and offside rear brakes

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,437 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

deterioration at offside and nearside rear trailing arm main support mounts

general under body mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre wear @2/2.5mm (limit 1.6mm )

sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 123,437 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

deterioration at offside and nearside rear trailing arm main support mounts

engine oil level low

engine sump corroded and leaking

front wipers noisy and slight smear

general under body mechanical component surface corrosion

heater blower inoperative

nearside front bumper loose

nearside rear tyre wear @2/2.5mm (limit 1.6mm )

sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted

slight fluctuation at all brakes noted during RBT

tight action at nearside front and both rear brakes

Pass 9 Dec 2014 120,988 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust in poor condition at rear flange ( corroded )

engine oil above maximum level

sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

wiper blades noisy

Fail 9 Dec 2014 120,988 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyre pressures low

centre exhaust in poor condition at rear flange ( corroded )

engine oil above maximum level

sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

tight action at nearside front and offside rear brakes

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

wiper blades noisy

Pass 17 Jun 2013 116,170 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear trailing arm main support mounts deteriorating/splitting

sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2013 116,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all tyre pressures low

engine overheating ( suspect thermostat fault )

lower effort at nearside rear handbrake recorded during RBT

nearside rear wheel bearing, tyre etc not tested ( brake binde )

rear brake dis in poor condition ( corroding/pitting )

rear trailing arm main support mounts deteriorating/splitting

sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Fail 28 May 2012 112,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

hand brake travel high

nearside front lower ball joint slight split in boot/cover

rear trailing arm main support mounts deteriorating

recom service

sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight cracking at both outer cv boots

slight inner edge wearing at offside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 112,627 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

hand brake travel high

nearside front lower ball joint slight split in boot/cover

rear trailing arm main support mounts deteriorating

recom service

sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight cracking at both outer cv boots

slight inner edge wearing at offside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 108,126 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 108,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2009 86,003 miles

inner edge wearing and tread cracked o/s rear tyre

rear trailing arm main support mount slight deterioration o/s and n/s

slight damage at o/s front seat belt webbing

slight smear at n/s wiper blade

tight action at o/s and n/s front brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,439 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 77,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,050 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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T979 DCW is a 1999 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T979 DCW, 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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T979 DCW is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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